Alton, a city in Madison County, Illinois, was developed by Rufus Easton, who operated a ferry across the Mississippi River into Missouri, and named after his son. During the time of the War Between the States, Alton was a center for the abolitionist movement. It was here that abolitionist Elijah P. Lovejoy was killed by a mob while trying to protect his printing press from being destroyed, for the third time, after he printed abolitionist tracts.
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Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau
Information resource for Alton visitors and travelers with attractions and accommodations directory, and shopping and dining guides. Includes a community calendar, a trip planner and an online reservation index.
http://www.visitalton.com/
Serves the community of Alton by providing educational opportunities and related services. Site includes district information, resources and web links.
http://www.altonschools.org/
Antoinette's Haunted History Tours
Presents details about the one-hour and two-hour tours at the Milton School, which is purported to be haunted. Describes the sort of clothing ghost hunters should wear, what they need to bring along, and the times the tours are offered. Also contains an online reservation facility.
http://www.hauntedalton.com/
Online portal for the city of Alton, with governmental information, documents/forms index, and department directory. Includes city council meeting minutes, calendar of events, city news and public resources and local links.
http://www.alton-il.com/
Alton-based regional newspaper displays the online version of the paper, which includes headlines, as well as world, national, and local news, sports, and weather as well as editorials and obituaries.
http://www.thetelegraph.com/
