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Confederate Cemetary & Memorial and Prison Site
This site near the Mississippi River held over 11,000 Confederate prisoners during the Civil War. This site as well as the memorial and cemetary, which is located on Rozier St. in Alton, are dedicated to the soldiers that died during their incarceration.
Address: William St. at Broadway Alton IL USA 62002
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The Creole House
This French creole style house was built in 1800 by a pioneer settler from South Carolina. It has since been expanded and refurbished and is decorated with period antiques.
Address: Market Street Prairie du Rocher IL USA 62277
 1 618 282-2245
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Lincoln Douglas Square
The site of the last of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates, this square features statues of the two historical figures. Located near the Mississippi riverfront.
Address: Broadway St. & Landmarks Blvd. Alton IL USA 62002
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Believed to have been built in 1853, this log cabin is one of the oldest surviving structures in the Glen Carbon area. The restored cabin is available for meetings and other events.
Address: 151 N. Main Street Glen Carbon IL USA 62034
1 618 288-7271
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Piasa Bird
The Piasa Bird is a recreation of a Native American petroglyph, or wall painting, of a legendary creature. The current painting is 48 by 22 feet in size on a bluff one mile north of Alton.
Address: Great River Road Alton IL USA
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Lovejoy Monument
This monument is dedicated to Elijah P. Lovejoy, an early abolitionist and journalist, who was murdered defending his printing press. Visit his memorial in the Alton Cemetary, and see other exhibits about his life at the Alton Museum of History and Art.
Address: Alton Cemetery at Monument Avenue Alton IL USA 62002
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Peterstown House and Log Cabin
This house remains the last stagecoach stop along the Kaskaskia Trail, and also served as a store, tavern, inn and performance house in various stages throughout its history. The house has been refurbished and contains artifacts and antiques from the late 19th century.
Address: 275 N Main St Waterloo IL USA
1 618 939-8227
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