Alton Attractions
Alton was founded in 1814-17, it has much history and heritage to offer. There are many Victorian, Federal and Greek Revival homes that draw attention to Alton.
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Clark Bridge
The bridge was named after William Clark, the explorer. It is a cable-stay bridge that links Missouri and Illinois over the Mississippi River. The Clark Bridge has four traffic lanes and two bike lanes.
The original Clark Bridge served the area from 1928 to 1994.
The original Clark Bridge served the area from 1928 to 1994.
Confederate Prison
The Alton prison opened in 1833 and closed in 1860 when prisoners were moved to a new facility in Joliet. It was made into a military prison and the first prisoners arrived in February, 1862.
