Friday, June 28, 2024

Alton, Illinois: Of sinkholes and population loss

 

Screenshots from Weather Channel video

Alton's population peaked at 43,047 in 1960 and has declined 42% since then.  The county has fewer residents now than it did more than 100 years ago. 

SourceWikipedia



Located on the Mississippi River 18 miles  north of St. Louis.




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