ALTON, ILLINOIS

Alton, Illinois, located within Madison County, is home to the primary office of Jones Elder Law. Alton, Illinois is located conveniently across the Mississippi River from West Alton, Missouri and the two are connected by the Clark Bridge. Alton, Illinois is a historic city with many services for its senior citizens and elderly population, who make up approximately 30 percent of the city.

Alton was the home of Robert Pershing Wadlow, who stood 8 feet 11.5 inches tall, the world’s tallest man documented by the Guinness Book of Records. Elijah P. Lovejoy was murdered in Alton on November 7, 1837, when he tried to protect his press from being destroyed for a third time. After his murder, his press was thrown in the Mississippi River by the mob responsible for his death. The seventh Lincoln-Douglas debate was held in Alton on October 15, 1858. These are just a few of the many historic and interesting details to learn about Alton, Illinois.

If you or an elderly loved one is looking for a nursing home or assisted living facility in Alton, Illinois, please review our list of Alton nursing homes, Alton assisted living facilities and other elderly resources in Alton. You may also be interested in downloading Jones Elder Law’ Consumer’s Guide to Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Centers. If you don’t find what you are looking for on this page, please see our Madison County page which identifies nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other resources in the towns and cities surrounding Alton, Illinois.