Fullerton, Illinois facts for kids
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Fullerton, Illinois
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 Fullerton, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Fullerton, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeWitt |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422721 |
Fullerton is a small place located in DeWitt County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a mayor or a city council. Instead, the county government helps manage things for Fullerton.
Exploring Fullerton, Illinois
Fullerton is a quiet spot in the state of Illinois. It's not a big city, but it's part of the wider DeWitt County. Think of it as a neighborhood that's part of a larger area.
Where is Fullerton Located?
You can find Fullerton right where two important roads meet. These are Illinois Route 48 and Illinois Route 54. Imagine a crossroads where these two routes come together. This makes it easy to find on a map!
Fullerton is also about 3 miles (or 5 kilometers) northeast of a town called DeWitt. So, if you were in DeWitt, you'd travel a short distance to the northeast to reach Fullerton.
Understanding Fullerton's Geography
Fullerton sits at an elevation of 748 feet above sea level. This means it's about 748 feet higher than the ocean. Its exact location can be pinpointed using coordinates: 40 degrees, 12 minutes, 37 seconds North latitude, and 88 degrees, 44 minutes, 40 seconds West longitude. These numbers help people find any spot on Earth!
If you ever need to call someone in Fullerton, the area code is 217. This is the special set of numbers you dial before the main phone number.
