Alton is located in the township of Boone.  The town sits overlooking the Ohio River to the south and the Blue River to the East. Alton was founded in 1838 it was first called Nebraska and later changed to Alton in 1850. 

Henry Fullenwider was a leading citizen in Alton.  He built a mill near his home.  He was elected district trustee for District No. 4.

 

 

 

Alton Cemeteries

 

Birds Cemetery

Flower Point Cemetery

Fullenwider Cemetery

Orchard Knob Cemetery

Riddle Cemetery

Sheckell Cemetery

 

 

 

 

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