Alton, Missouri is the seat of government for Oregon County. Alton is centrally located within Oregon County, in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, not far from the Arkansas state line. The town was platted in 1859, and named for the town by that name in Illinois. A post office was established there in 1860. At the onset of the founding of Alton, it was embroiled in the American Civil War. Several local men joined the Missouri State Guard to defend the state against armies that they considered to be invaders and, when their enlistments were up, many joined the regular Confederate Army, while others returned home. Following the Civil War, there was a period of unrest. As no army occupied Oregon County, outlaws plundered the area. The town persisted, however, and Alton became a city in 1929. Alton is located at the intersection of US Highway 160 and Montana Highway 19, south of Woodside and north of Couch.
 
 
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Offering a guide to the Alton, Missouri area, the site tells of the effects of the Civil War on Alton, as well as information about local churches, lodging facilities, restaurants, facilities, and services.
http://www.alton-mo-business.com/
The Alton, Missouri bank’s branch and ATM locations are featured, along with its lobby and drive-through hours, loan services, checking and savings accounts, and other services and fees are discussed.
http://www.altonbank.com/
Organized in 1955, the Alton, Missouri congregation is highlighted, including a history of the local congregation and an overview of its beliefs and practices, leadership contacts, schedules, a calendar of events, and announcements.
http://www.altonfwb.org/
The Alton Motel is situated in the heart of the Ozarks, and near the Mark Twain National Forest, in the southern Missouri city of Alton. A profile of the guest lodging facility is presented, with directions and contacts.
http://www.altonmotel.net/
Operating an elementary school and a combined junior and senior high school, the public school district in Alton, Missouri provides a K-12 curriculum. District and school calendars, a directory of staff and faculty, a district report card, plans, policies, and daily bulletins are posted.
http://alton.k12.mo.us/
The Alton, Missouri UMC congregation meets in their facilities on Hodges Street. General information for visitors and those who are new to the church is presented, including directions, hours of worship, and a calendar of events.
http://www.altonumc.org/
Located on US Highway 160, east of Alton, Missouri, the facility offers rental cabins, camping spaces, canoes, kayaks, rafts, and tubes on the Eleven Point River. Its location, featured and amenities are featured.
http://www.hufstedlers.com/
The location and schedules of the church in Alton, Missouri are reported, along with its church covenant, leadership contacts, a sermon archive, prayer requests, and photographs.
http://www.mbcaltonmo.org/
The festival celebrates the anniversary of a visit by the Beatles to the Pigman Ranch, near Alton, Missouri, in September of 1964, featuring live bands, including a Beatles tribute band, an antique car exhibit focused on cars from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, and other activities and events. Schedules, sponsors, and contacts are posted.
http://ozarksbeatlemania.com/