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Zip Codes

65606

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Statistics & Facts

The population of Alton is approximately 668 (2000).
The approximate number of families is 369 (1990).

The amount of land area in Alton is 2.168 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Alton to Washington DC is 829 miles. The distance to the Missouri state capital is 137 miles. (as the crow flies)
Alton is positioned 36.69 degrees north of the equator and 91.39 degrees west of the prime meridian.

The city tree is the Walnut.
The city bird is the Bluebird.
The Alton city color is Blue and White.

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Location

Alton location: in south-central Missouri about 207 miles south of St. Louis and 160 miles northwest of Memphis, Tennessee

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History & History Related Items

Alton history:

Here is a good history page for Alton.

When Oregon County was split in 1859, the county seat, Thomasville, was not near the center of the newly re-aligned county of Oregon. Thus, Alton was designated the new county seat, being located nearer to the center of the county. The new courthouse was one of only a few buildings when it was opened in 1860.
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Attractions

Alton attractions:

Outdoor attractions in the Alton area.

Alton City Park, City of Alton, Piney Creek Park, Eleven Point, National Scenic River, Greer Spring, and Trail, Irish Wilderness, McCormack Lake, Recreational Area, Falling Spring, Picnic Area, Ozark Trail, Turner Mill South, Grand Gulf State Park, Brushy Pond, Natural Area, Haney Pond, Tupelo Gum Pond, The Narrows, Kelly Cave, White's Creek Cave.

The Mark Twain National Forest is nearby.
Eleven Point Office
Highway 19
Winona, MO 65588
Phone: 573-325-4233

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