Midwest

Alton

Madison County, IL

Population

25,642

Walk Score

77 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$908

Median home value

$93,500

Founded

1837

On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Christian Hill Historic District · listed 1978
  • Middletown Historic District · listed 1978
  • Middletown Historic District (Boundary Increase II) · listed 2022
  • Middletown Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 1982
  • Upper Alton Historic District · listed 1978
  • Yakel House and Union Brewery · listed 1982

Notable landmarks

  • Alton Chapter House · listed 1980
  • Alton Gas & Electric Power House · listed 2019
  • Alton Military Prison Site · listed 1974
  • Alton National Cemetery · listed 2011
  • Guertler House · listed 1974
  • Haskell Playhouse · listed 1974
  • Hotel Stratford · listed 2000
  • Mount Lookout · listed 1980
  • Post House · listed 1980
  • Salem Baptist Church · listed 2013
  • Trumbull, Lyman, House · listed 1975

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