Yes, his name was Robert Pershing Wadlow he grew up in Alton on Sanford Ave. He is buried in Upper Alton Cemetary. The Masonic Temple on Washington Ave. in alton has a few of his things. When I was in grade school, we took a field trip of Alton, and that was one of topics. He went to Alton High School. You may be able to find some information in the Hayner Library in Downtown Alton. they have a records room. amanda