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Nan Elliott Memorial Rose Garden

4550 College Ave., Alton, IL 62002

Parks

Whether you're attending a wedding or just taking a casual stroll, the Nan Elliott Rose Garden is breathtaking.

The Nan Elliott Rose Garden at Gordon Moore Park features more than 125 varieties of roses and 1600 rose bushes. The garden has been noted as one of the best in the region, and it is a beautiful site for weddings. 

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