Most reviewed Monuments & Statues in Alton

  1. 4.5 Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument (40 reviews)
    - Testament to Free Speech
    Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
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    By visiting the monument you will be inspired at the heroism displayed by Elijah P. Lovejoy in the pursuit of free speech. When reading the story of Elijah and his untimely end, it will give you a sense of the turmoil embracing that period of time. The adjacent cemetery is a great place to walk through also. There are graves there dating back to the Spanish War and a couple from the sinking of the "Lusitania". See more..
  2. 4.0 North Alton Confederate Cemetery (7 reviews)
    - A must for Civil War history buffs.
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Cemeteries • Monuments & Statues
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    Very serene place. There are no markers for individual graves, but there is a stone monument with the names of all who are buried there. See more..