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Alton Museum of History and Art

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Learn the local history of Alton, the legend of the Piasa bird, Madison County and the Civil War as well as visit exhibits devoted to Robert P. Wadlow, Elijah Lovejoy and steamboats along the mighty Mississippi River.

Open weekends only.

Location: 2809 College Av., Alton Illinois 62002 Telephone 618-462-2763

Other History nearby:
(Alton) Alton Confederate Prison
(Alton) Alton Museum of History and Art
(St Louis) Black World History Wax Museum
(St Louis) Carondelet Historic Center
(St Louis) Christ Church (Episcopal) Cathedral
(St Louis) City Museum

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