The story
Alton ghost accounts describe a man in period clothing walking near the monument to abolitionist editor Elijah Lovejoy, who was killed by a mob in 1837. A second story tells of a young girl who died suddenly and is still seen near her grave.
Visitors. Open to the public (free; dawn to dusk).
Location note. No street number; Alton City Cemetery off Monument Ave
Source. hauntbound.com
This story is folklore told about a real place. It is not presented as documented fact.
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This file supports The ghost story, whether visitors can go, and the location note.
