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Alton Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres in Alton, IL, Illinois.
Confederate Cemetary & Memorial and Prison Site + My Favorites
This site near the Mississippi River held over 11,000 Confederate prisoners during the Civil War. This site as well as the memorial and cemetary, which is located on Rozier St. in Alton, are dedicated to the soldiers that died during their incarceration. Address: William St. at Broadway | Alton, IL | 62002
Lovejoy Monument + My Favorites
This monument is dedicated to Elijah P. Lovejoy, an early abolitionist and journalist, who was murdered defending his printing press. Visit his memorial in the Alton Cemetary, and see other exhibits about his life at the Alton Museum of History and Art. Address: Alton Cemetery at Monument Avenue | Alton, IL | 62002
Piasa Bird + My Favorites
The Piasa Bird is a recreation of a Native American petroglyph, or wall painting, of a legendary creature. The current painting is 48 by 22 feet in size on a bluff one mile north of Alton. Address: Great River Road | Alton, IL
Lincoln Douglas Square + My Favorites
The site of the last of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates, this square features statues of the two historical figures. Located near the Mississippi riverfront. Address: Broadway St. & Landmarks Blvd. | Alton, IL | 62002