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The National Road brought German immigrants from Pennsylvania and Ohio to the Altamont area. The town was not platted, however, until 1871. The name Altamont comes from Latin for “elevated mound” and was given to the town by J.W. Conlogue because of a large earthen mound, which lies to the northwest. Sites to See Charles M. Wright House - Built in 1889 ( Listed on the National Register of Historic Places) in the Renaissance Revival style. The 18 room mansion contains many of the original furnishings and carpets. For tours phone 618-483-6397 or visit www.wrightnansion.org Ben Winter’s Steam Engine Museum - Housing 15 farm thresher steam engines, several gas and oil engines, model railroads, and a number of other antiques, the Ben Winter’s Museum is a wonderful place to stop. Alwerdt’s Gardens - Over 4 acres of display gardens featuring over 1000 varieties of plants. Ballard Nature Center - 210 acres consisting of 100 in woodland, 15 in restored prairie, 10 in shallow water wetlands, and 85 in agriculture.
Contact: Call Terry White at 618/483-6584 or e-mail altamontfestival@mchsi.com for more information. Websites: City of Altamont: http://www.altamontil.net City Data: http://www.city-data.com/city/Altamont-Illinois.html |
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