Alton, Illinois
Confederate Cemetery and Memorial
The Confederate Cemetery displays a monument of those who died in the infamous Alton prison....
Confederate Cemetery and Memorial
This 12,000 square foot facility located on the banks of the Mississippi River is dedicated to telling the story of the river. The museum features more than 20 exhibits and displays, many of which are highly interactive and computer-animated. Known as the "Father of Waters"
Alton, IL Discovery CentersThe Piasa Bird (pronounced Pie-a-saw), is a local legend in the Alton area. Its foundings go back to 1673 when Father Jacques Marquette, in recording his famous journey down the Mississippi River with Louis Joliet, described the "Piasa"
Alton, IL ArchaeologyRobert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 - July 15, 1940), according to Guinness World Records, is the tallest man in medical history for whom there is irrefutable evidence. He is often known as the Alton Giant. Wadlow reached an unprecedented 8 ft 11.1 in (272 cm) in height and weighed 439 lb (199
Alton, IL One Of A KindsThe Lovejoy State Memorial of granite and bronze commemorates abolitionist newspaper editor, Elijah P. Lovejoy, who was killed by a mob while defending his printing press at Alton on November 7, 1837. Lovejoy'
Alton, IL MemorialsOfficially began in 1994, The winery now grows a total of 15 varieties of grapes and it also grows blackberries and strawberr...
The entire 150 year old German settlement is on the National Historic Register. Restoration includes a church from 186...
Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...
The subject of countless legends and lore, the Mother Road had been taking travelers through America's heartland for generati...