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Miscellaneous References and MentionsWhile our initial data about Alton came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Alton in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter. We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Alton. We hope that they will be useful to you. Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Alton: Table of U.S. Post Offices in the United States (Jan. 1851)
Map from 1860 (unknown title/publisher) Map from 1870 (unknown title/publisher) Rand McNally Map of Illinois (1897)
SPV's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - Great Lakes West
SPV's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - Prairies East & Ozarks
Shell Oil Road Map for Illinois (1956)
We found Alton in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Alton for more information. Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Alton. See our Misc Page for Alton for more information. Railroad Mentions of Alton: The following route mentioned Alton as a scheduled stop: The Abraham Lincoln: From Baltimore & Ohio Railroad timetable for the defunct Abraham Lincoln (train schedule from 1950). The Abraham Lincoln travelled between Chicago (IL) and Saint Louis (MO) Off-the-Road Links ...The official website for Alton: www.alton-il.com/ The official website for Madison County: www.co.madison.il.us/ The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov |
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