The most spooky little town in Illinois is excited to welcome visitors for their annual paranormal conference.

One of the Most Haunted Small Towns in America

Alton, a town in Illinois just outside St. Louis, was founded in 1837. Over nearly two centuries, it has become known for its many strange and unusual occurrences.  Legend has it that famous author, Mark Twain once referred to Alton as a "dismal little river town."  To be honest, if Mark Twain said that about my town, I'd make it our tagline.

Alton is said to be one of the "most haunted small towns in America."  According to Alton Hauntings, the town has been the setting for many murders, crimes, deaths, and diseases and this history contributes to its haunted legacy.

From those days, through the early 1900s, Alton saw more than its share of death, disease, disaster, violence, murder, and even the scars of the Civil War. Today, come see how the events of the past have created the hauntings of what is now being called "one of the most haunted small towns in America."

A Spooky Town With a Haunted Conference

If you're a fan of the paranormal, then you won't want to miss the annual Haunted America Conference.  Is there a better place to host a conference that specializes in all things that go "bump" in the night, than one of the most haunted towns in the country?  I didn't think so.

According to the Haunted America Conference, website this conference is the original ghost conference.

The Biggest and Best — and Original — Ghost Conference in America Returns in 2025 for our Spectacular Summer Event! New and Returning Speakers on Ghosts, Hauntings, the Paranormal, and the Unexplained — Plus How-to Workshops, Special Events, Haunted Tours, and Much More!
DON’T MISS THE SUPERNATURAL EVENT OF 2025!

You'll be able to see unique vendors at the Haunted America Conference, hear paranormal experts speak, and even see the Traveling Museum of Momento Mori.  Of course, there are plenty of ghostly tales along the way as well! 2025 marks the 28th annual Haunted America Conference, and it's set for June 26-29th.  You can find all of the information on the conference, including how to get tickets, here.