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Welcome to 62002.net! This site provides community information about the 62002 zip code. You will be able to find information about attractions, parks, education, recreation, real estate and more all on 62002.info. Most people will recognize the 62002 zip code as being the one for the City of Alton Illinois. Alton is located in Madison County, lying along the Mississippi River, just north of the City of St. Louis. Important roads for the area are State Highway 67, Highways 3, 100, 111, 140 and 143, Broadway, Washington Avenue, College Avenue and many other community roads.

From a historical perspective, Alton has a rich past! It was a perfect location for the Underground Railroad to flourish because of it being in a "Free State" and directly across the river from St. Louis, which was in a "Slave State". Many historical sites with ties to abolitionist activities are located in and around Alton. Elijah P. Lovejoy was an outspoken Presbyterian minister who was murdered by an angry mob while trying to protect his printing press that he used to condemn the evils of slavery as well as to defend the freedom of speech. The Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument can be found in the Alton Cemetery where he is buried and was placed there to honor the outspoken and martyred abolitionist. The church, College Avenue Presbyterian located on Clawson Street in Alton and established in 1837, where Lovejoy was the first minister, is still conducting services! Other historic landmarks in 62002 with ties to the Underground Railroad or to the Abolitionist movement are the Old Rock House, located across College Avenue from College Avenue Presbyterian, which was the meeting place for the Anti-Slavery Society formed by Lovejoy; the house of Lyman Trumbull, the US Senator who wrote the 13th Amendment, is located on Henry Street; and the Enos Apartments on 3rd Street were originally built as a home for Nathaniel Hanson, an abolitionist, who was very involved in the Underground Railroad activities and had tunnels built under the mansion to hide runaway slaves. The Alton Museum of History and Art has many exhibits showcasing Elijah Lovejoy and the Underground Railroad. There are also a number of Civil War historical places in the 62002 zip code. The ruins of the Alton Federal Military Prison, also known as the Confederate Prison, is located in Alton on William Street at Broadway and was used during the Civil War to house Confederate Prisoners. The prisoners who died while in the prison are buried in North Alton Confederate Cemetery located off of Rozier Street. A monument was erected there in honor of those Confederate soldiers.

One of the reasons people like living in 62002 is because driving through Historic Alton is a pleasant step back in time! The many beautiful homes, such as the Beall Mansion, were built by wealthy entrepreneurs and business men and line many of the streets in Alton. The local public school district for the zip code is the Alton Community Unit School District #11. The district's Alton High School is in the area, as well as the district's Alton Middle School and three elementary schools. St. Mary's Catholic School, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School and Marquette Catholic High School provide private education options for the area. The SIU School of Dental Medicine has its campus located in Alton off of College Avenue. Medical facilities in the zip code include Saint Anthony's Health Center and Saint Clare's Hospital.

Residents and visitors alike will find many recreation and entertainment opportunities! The Mississippi River provides fishing and boating choices and can be accessed via the Alton Marina. The Argosy's Alton Belle Casino is right in Downtown Alton along the riverfront. Five public golf courses dot the area, one of them or all of them will please the golf enthusiasts! The City of Alton maintains 16 City Parks, one of them being Rock Springs Park found off of College Avenue and features several picnic pavilions, a playground and an 18 hole Disc Golf Course. Another city park is the Gordon Moore Park, also located on College Avenue and features athletic fields, picnic grounds, playground, the all-American Nan Elliot Rose Garden, a 13-acre fishing lake, the Spencer T. Oline public golf course and much more. Three unique sites located in the Alton area are the Piasa Bird Park on Highway 100, which features an artist's rendition of the legendary Piasa Bird; the life-size statue of Robert Wadlow on College Avenue, Alton's "Gentle Giant"; and the the National Great River Museum located at the Melvin Price Locks and Dam off of Highway 143.

The zip code 62002 is located in county Illinois.   There are approximately 32,704 people living in zip code 62002.   They make up households.   The average income per household in the 62002 zip code is $40,532.  The median age of the residents is 38 years old (which is 37 years old for males and 40 years old for females).  For more statistics   See 62002 Zip Code Information

Here's What In Zip Code 62002

Alton High School,   Alton Illinois,   Alton Illinois Amtrak Station,   Alton Memorial Hospital,   Alton Museum of History and Art,   Alton Square Mall,   Argosy Casino Alton,   Beall Mansion,   Clark Bridge-Alton Illinois,   Cloverleaf Golf Course,   Gordon Moore Park,   Hayner Public Library-Alton Square Branch,   Hayner Public Library-Downtown Branch,   Historic Alton Illinois,   Lincoln Douglas Square,   Marquette Catholic High School,   Melvin Price Locks and Dam,   National Great Rivers Museum,   North Alton Confederate Cemetery,   Piasa Bird,   Robert Wadlow,   Robert Wadlow Municipal Golf Course,   Rock Spring Golf Course,   Rock Spring Park,   Saint Anthony's Health Center,   Saint Clare's Hospital,   SIU School of Dental Medicine,   Spencer T. Olin Golf Course,   The Woodlands Golf Club,   US Post Office-Alton,   US Post Office-Alton Square,   US Post Office-Upper Alton Station,   Wood River Massacre Memorial,   

Here's What In Zip Code 62002

Alton High School - Alton High School is a public high school located in Alton, Illinois and part of the Alton Community Unit School District #11. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

Alton Illinois - The historic City of Alton Illinois is located in Madison County, along the Mississippi River in the 62002 zip code. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

Alton Illinois Amtrak Station - Information on the Amtrak station located in the Alton Illinois. - More Info Tags: 62002

Alton Memorial Hospital - Alton Memorial Hospital, a member of the BJC HealthCare System, provides health care services to the residents of Alton Illinois. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

Alton Museum of History and Art - The Alton Museum of History and Art showcases the art and history of the citizens of the Alton area. It is located on the SIU Dental School campus in Alton Illinois. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois, Museums

Alton Square Mall - Alton Square Mall is located north of Alton Illinois near the intersection of Route 111 and Highway 67. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois, Shopping

Argosy Casino Alton - Argosy Casino Alton is gambling establishment with dining and entertainment options. It is located in Alton Illinois. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois, Casinos, Entertainment

Beall Mansion - The Beall Mansion is a historic mansion located in Alton, Illinois built in 1903 for Z.B. Job who was a railroad baron and entrepreneur. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

Clark Bridge-Alton Illinois - The Clark Bridge is a "cable-stayed" bridge that spans the Mississippi River from West Alton Missouri into Alton Illinois. - More Info Tags: 62002, 63386, Alton Illinois

Cloverleaf Golf Course - The Cloverleaf Golf Course is a public 18 hole course located in Alton Illinos. - More Info Tags: 62002, 62010, Alton Illinois

Gordon Moore Park - The Gordon Moore Park, located in Alton Illinois, features athletic fields, disc golf course, picnic grounds, playground, an all-American rose garden and more. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois, Recreation

Historic Alton Illinois - Alton, Illinois has been the location of many historic events in the history of the United States. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

Lincoln Douglas Square - The Lincoln Douglas Square, located in Alton Illinois, is the exact location where the debate between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas took place when both were campaigning for the same US Senate seat in 1858. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

Marquette Catholic High School - Marquette Catholic High School is a private co-ed catholic high school located in Alton Illinois. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

Melvin Price Locks and Dam - The Melvin Price Locks and Dam is an impressive engineering feat and can be toured. It also holds the National Great Rivers Museum and is located in the Mississippi River in Alton Illinois. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

National Great Rivers Museum - The National Great Rivers Museum is located at the Melvin Price Locks and Dam in Alton Illinois. It features exhibits on the importance of the Mississippi River to the people and wildlife who live near it. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois, Museums

North Alton Confederate Cemetery - The North Alton Confederate Cemetery is the final resting place of 1,354 Confederate soldiers who died while in prison in Alton Illinois. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

Piasa Bird - The Piasa Bird is a legendary bird-like creature that, according to legend, terrorized the Illni Indian tribes long before any European settlers came to the Alton area. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

Robert Wadlow - Robert Wadlow was born and lived in Alton Illinois and is the tallest known man in the world at the height of 8 feet 11 inches. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

Robert Wadlow Municipal Golf Course - Information on the Robert Wadlow Municipal Golf Course, a public 9-hole course located in Alton Illinois. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

Rock Spring Golf Course - The Rock Spring Golf Course is a public 9-hole course located in Alton Illinois. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

Rock Spring Park - Rock Spring Park features picnic pavilions, a playground and an 18 hole Disc Golf Course. The park is located in Alton Illinois. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois, Recreation

Saint Anthony's Health Center - Saint Anthony's Health Center is an acute care hospital located in Alton Illinois. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

Saint Clare's Hospital - Saint Clare's Hospital is located in Alton Illinois and is part of Saint Anthony's Health Center. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

SIU School of Dental Medicine - Information on the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine located in Alton Illinois. - More Info Tags: 62002

Spencer T. Olin Golf Course - Information on Spencer T. Olin Golf Course, a public course located in Alton Illinois - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

The Woodlands Golf Club - Information on The Woodlands Golf Club, a public course with 18-holes located in Alton Illinois. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

Wood River Massacre Memorial - The Wood River Massacre Memorial is located in Alton Illinois, near the location of the massacre of 7 people in 1814 by a band of renegade Indians. - More Info Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

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Hayner Public Library-Alton Square Branch - The Hayner Public Library-Alton Square Branch is located in Alton in Madison County Illinois. - More Info - Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

Hayner Public Library-Downtown Branch - The Hayner Public Library-Downtown Branch is located in Alton in Madison County Illinois. - More Info - Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

US Post Office-Alton - Information on the US Post Office-Alton Illinois location. - More Info - Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

US Post Office-Alton Square - Information on the US Post Office-Alton Square Illinois location. - More Info - Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

US Post Office-Upper Alton Station - Information on the US Post Office-Upper Alton Station located in Illinois. - More Info - Tags: 62002, Alton Illinois

Here's What In Zip Code 62002

Alton High School,   Alton Illinois,   Alton Illinois Amtrak Station,   Alton Memorial Hospital,   Alton Museum of History and Art,   Alton Square Mall,   Argosy Casino Alton,   Beall Mansion,   Clark Bridge-Alton Illinois,   Cloverleaf Golf Course,   Gordon Moore Park,   Hayner Public Library-Alton Square Branch,   Hayner Public Library-Downtown Branch,   Historic Alton Illinois,   Lincoln Douglas Square,   Marquette Catholic High School,   Melvin Price Locks and Dam,   National Great Rivers Museum,   North Alton Confederate Cemetery,   Piasa Bird,   Robert Wadlow,   Robert Wadlow Municipal Golf Course,   Rock Spring Golf Course,   Rock Spring Park,   Saint Anthony's Health Center,   Saint Clare's Hospital,   SIU School of Dental Medicine,   Spencer T. Olin Golf Course,   The Woodlands Golf Club,   US Post Office-Alton,   US Post Office-Alton Square,   US Post Office-Upper Alton Station,   Wood River Massacre Memorial,   

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