East Alton, Illinois

About East Alton

East Alton, IL is a close-knit town located in southwestern Illinois counting 5,621 people who proudly call it home.

East Alton holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 5.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,057 residents per square mile.

📰 East Alton News Today

• Harold "Dean" Blackburn Obituary (2026) - Wood River, IL - Marks Mortuary Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• East Alton-Wood River Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 14
• No injuries in East Alton garage fire AdVantageNews.com · Aug 13
• Sewage scare in East Alton; officials say it was for planned upgrade FOX 2 · May 18
• Lauri Pembrook (1963–2026) of East Alton, IL | Obituary RiverBender.com · Aug 11

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes East Alton Unique

• The only place in America named East Alton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,621.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in East Alton

• Hing Wah Chop Suey — regional
• Mr Panchos — mexican
• Magnums Bar and Grill — steak house

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in East Alton

• Camp DuBois reviews ★
• Gordon F. Moore Community Park reviews ★
• Milton Park reviews ★
• Nan Elliot Rose Garden · Garden reviews ★
• North Soccer Fields reviews ★
• Van Peter Park reviews ★
• Van Preter Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in East Alton

• EA/Region III K-8 CLIP PRG
• East Alton Middle School
• Eastwood Elem School
• Washington Elem School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of East Alton

🏘️ Nearby Communities