And it wasn't always East Alton — the community was known as Emerald, Milton Settlement and Alton Junction. East Alton is the birthplace of Jayden Ulrich, athlete.
- CountyMadison County
- Population5,786 (2020 U.S. Census)
East Alton, Illinois gifts and souvenirs: 16 designs made from East Alton's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| East Alton Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| East Alton Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| East Alton Est. Tee | from $33 |
| East Alton Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| East Alton Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon
Map of local landmarks, washable fabric
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
And it wasn't always East Alton — the community was known as Emerald, Milton Settlement and Alton Junction. East Alton is the birthplace of Jayden Ulrich, athlete.
Population 2010: 6,301 → 2020: 5,786
From Wikidata (CC0).
Like many River Bend communities, the town dates back to when European settlers came to the area in the early 19th century. And it wasn't always East Alton — the community was known as Emerald, Milton Settlement and Alton Junction. Alton Junction was also known as Wann Junction, famous locally for being the site of a horrific rail disaster.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article East Alton, Illinois, revision 1384913971 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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East Alton's population was 5,786 in the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 6,301 in 2010.