Alton National Cemetery, located in Alton, Illinois, is a historic military burial ground that serves as the final resting place for U.S. veterans. Established in 1870, the cemetery primarily contains the graves of Union soldiers who perished at the nearby Alton Military Prison during the Civil War. The prison, which operated from 1862 to 1865, housed Confederate prisoners of war as well as criminals and deserters. Many of those who died from disease and harsh conditions were buried in the cemetery.
Although relatively small compared to other national cemeteries, Alton National Cemetery holds significant historical value. It is maintained by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and continues to be an active burial site for eligible veterans. The cemetery features a distinctive monument honoring the soldiers interred there, as well as traditional government-issued headstones marking the graves.
The Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument, East 5th Street, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 0.15 mi (straight line)
819 Henry Street, Alton, IL 62002, USA
Distance: 0.75 mi (straight line)
The Old Bakery Beer Company, Landmarks Boulevard, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 0.91 mi (straight line)
Food and Drinks Breweries and Distilleries
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401 East Broadway, Alton, IL 62002, USA
Distance: 0.94 mi (straight line)
Mississippi Mud Pottery, East Broadway, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 0.97 mi (straight line)
BEALL MANSION An Elegant Bed and Breakfast Inn, 407 East 12th Street, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 1.00 mi (straight line)
Henry Street, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 1.03 mi (straight line)
My Just Desserts Alton, LLC, East Broadway, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 1.13 mi (straight line)
315 Belle Street, Alton, IL 62002, USA
Distance: 1.28 mi (straight line)
Tony's Steakhouse and Bar, West 9th Street, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 1.29 mi (straight line)
Alton Museum of History & Art, Inc., College Avenue, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 1.33 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers
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Morrison's Irish Pub, State Street, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 1.35 mi (straight line)
Robert Wadlow Statue, College Avenue, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 1.42 mi (straight line)
VRH7+GM, West Alton, MO 63386, USA
Distance: 1.45 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes
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National Great Rivers Museum, Locks and Dam Way, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 1.50 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers
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Audubon Center at Riverlands, Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO, USA
Distance: 1.89 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers Outdoor Experiences
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Great Rivers Tap & Grill, College Avenue, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 1.96 mi (straight line)
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