Alton Military Prison, National Register of Historic Places

Wish there was more there

Only a portion of one wall left and that was moved into its present location. Some placards with interesting historical information. Too bad more of the prison is not there but still worth a stop.

Wish there was more there

Only a portion of one wall left and that was moved into its present location. Some placards with interesting historical information. Too bad more of the prison is not there but still worth a stop.

read up first then visit here.

replanted blocks from further up the hill; best way to appreciate this very small exhibit would be to read about the prison, the Smallpox outbreak and the atrocities the prisoners experience here. qui...

read up first then visit here.

replanted blocks from further up the hill; best way to appreciate this very small exhibit would be to read about the prison, the Smallpox outbreak and the atrocities the prisoners experience here. qui...

Don't Get Too Excited... It's just two partial, broken walls

I drove by this place while visiting my hometown after being away for 10 years. Yup, the Alton Prison "walls" are still there... but, if you are looking for a historic building, don't bother visiting...