Alton's National Cemetery
600 Pearl St., Alton, IL 62002
Historic Sites
Fought on American soil, the Civil War was the deadliest war in American history.
More than three million men fought in this "war between the states" that claimed the lives of more than 62,000 soldiers. An estimated 263 Union soldiers are buried in Alton's National Cemetery. The men often died of disease at the Alton Hospital or on-board steamboats passing up the Mississippi River.
What's happening nearby...
Rock the Hops 2026
Downtown Alton • Aug 08 @ 2PM
Get ready to rock out in Downtown Alton for Rock the Hops 2026, where music, art, and craft beer collide for an electrifying celebration of creative…
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Alton Food Truck Festival
Alton Amphitheater • Aug 22 @ 4PM
Enjoy global street food, live music and riverfront views at the Alton Food Truck Festival! Sample favorites from food trucks across the region, plus drinks from…
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Mississippi Earthtones Festival
Alton Amphitheater • Sep 19 @ 12noon
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Mississippi Earthtones Festival, rooted in rhythm! Enjoy live music, interactive art, 100+ educational booths, local food and family fun along…
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Walk in the footsteps of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, and Civil War soldiers from both North and South.
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McPike Mansion
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When just about any native of the Alton area thinks of a haunted house, normally one name comes to mind - the infamous McPike Mansion.
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Haskell Playhouse
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A Victorian-style playhouse built for the daughter of Dr. William A. Haskell, a physician and one of the wealthiest residents of Alton, as a present for…
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