Alton Is Allegedly One Of Illinois's Most Haunted Small Towns
Do you believe in ghosts? If not, a trip to the charmingly delightful town of Alton might change your mind. This little city in Madison County is brimming with spooky stories, and it’s rumored to be one of the most haunted small towns in America. No matter how you feel about all things paranormal, we highly recommend paying it a visit.
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Mark Twain once referred to it as a dismal little river town, but it's actually quite pleasant. That being said, it has a pretty treacherous past.
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You can even go on a professional ghost hunt or a private ghost tour, where you'll learn the stories of those who called Alton home.
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Built in 1869, the notorious mansion has been subject to numerous paranormal investigations. While the house was built in 1869, some people think the hauntings date back to the property before the mansion was built, when it was a stop on the Underground Railroad, and home to Native Americans prior to that.
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The most grotesque legend involves a little girl being murdered by a janitor who then took his own life, but it appears to be false. But despite the myths, the school is rampant with paranormal activity -- it was even featured on the TV show "Ghost Hunters."
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The First Unitarian Church dates back to 1905. In 1934, a preacher named Phillip Mercer took his own life there. Since then, there have been reports of strange voices, shadowy figures, and doors locking and unlocking on their own. The piano even plays itself sometimes.
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Alton is full of limestone, which is said to retain the psychic residue of past events.
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Come take a ghost tour and learn about the spirits that roam these streets.
Have you ever been to Alton? The next time you go, make sure to check out the Curiosity Museum.
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