East Alton is a village in Madison County, Illinois, United States. The population was 5,786 at the 2020 census, down from 6,301 in See more

East Alton was incorporated as a village in 1893 (some say 1894).
William Cobb, namesake of Cobb Street, was one of the first … See more

As of the census of 2000, there were 6,830 people, 2,965 households, and 1,787 families residing in the village. The population density … See more

East Alton is located in the Greater Metropolitan area of St. Louis, Missouri. Thus, all the attractions and facilities of that major city are equally available to residents of East … See more

East Alton is located in northwestern Madison County at 38°53′0″N 90°6′22″W / 38.88333°N 90.10611°W (38.883397, -90.106113). It is bordered to the northwest by the city of Alton, to the east by unincorporated Rosewood Heights, to the southeast by … See more

East Alton is home to the Olin Corporation, a manufacturer of ammunition. Olin has a major impact on East Alton and its surrounding communities. A part of town called the Defense … See more

• Joe Astroth, catcher for the Athletics when they were based in Philadelphia and Kansas City
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