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Alton, IL (IMG) (Images of America)
Alton IL - IMG - Images of America
Author: Cheryl Eichar Jett
The river bend near the confluence of three great rivers—the Mississippi, Missouri, and Illinois—was founded by Rufus Easton between 1814 and 1818 for land development and a ferry service between Illinois and St. Louis. Named for one of Easton’s sons, Alton developed into a bustling river town. In 1837, Alton’s economy was hurt by financial pani...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780738561141
ISBN-10: 0738561142
Publication Date: 3/18/2009
Pages: 128
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Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Book Type: Paperback
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