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Fulton, Illinois

Fulton Commercial Historic District
Flag of Fulton, Illinois
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Location of Fulton in Whiteside County, Illinois.
Location of Fulton in Whiteside County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Whiteside
Area
 • Total 2.80 sq mi (7.25 km2)
 • Land 2.34 sq mi (6.05 km2)
 • Water 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 3,647
 • Density 1,559.88/sq mi (602.37/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
61252
Area code(s) 815
FIPS code 17-28144
Wikimedia Commons Fulton, Illinois

Fulton is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. It's located right across the Mississippi River from Clinton, Iowa. In 2020, about 3,647 people lived here. Fulton is known for its strong Dutch heritage and a famous windmill!

History of Fulton

Fulton got its name from Robert Fulton, who invented the steamboat. A post office has been operating in the city since 1838.

Exploring Fulton's Geography

Fulton is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River, near Lock and Dam #13. This area is known for its beautiful river views.

The city covers about 2.80 square miles (7.25 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

Dutch Heritage and Local Attractions

Fulton is very proud of its Dutch heritage. This is clear when you see the traditional Dutch windmill, De Immigrant. It stands near the city's dike, which is a wall that protects the land from the Mississippi River.

Other fun places to visit in Fulton include:

  • The Martin House Museum
  • Heritage Canyon
  • The Dutch Days festival, which happens every year on the first weekend of May.
  • The amazing views of the Mississippi River.

Fulton's Climate Overview

Climate data for Fulton, Illinois (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1938–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 62
(17)
72
(22)
83
(28)
91
(33)
96
(36)
98
(37)
102
(39)
102
(39)
96
(36)
90
(32)
82
(28)
68
(20)
102
(39)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 29.3
(−1.5)
33.8
(1.0)
45.7
(7.6)
59.4
(15.2)
71.1
(21.7)
80.7
(27.1)
84.0
(28.9)
82.1
(27.8)
75.9
(24.4)
63.0
(17.2)
47.6
(8.7)
34.8
(1.6)
58.9
(14.9)
Daily mean °F (°C) 21.4
(−5.9)
25.4
(−3.7)
36.9
(2.7)
49.6
(9.8)
61.2
(16.2)
71.2
(21.8)
74.6
(23.7)
72.7
(22.6)
65.5
(18.6)
53.2
(11.8)
39.5
(4.2)
27.7
(−2.4)
49.9
(9.9)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 13.6
(−10.2)
17.1
(−8.3)
28.2
(−2.1)
39.8
(4.3)
51.4
(10.8)
61.7
(16.5)
65.2
(18.4)
63.2
(17.3)
55.2
(12.9)
43.4
(6.3)
31.4
(−0.3)
20.5
(−6.4)
40.9
(4.9)
Record low °F (°C) −33
(−36)
−27
(−33)
−14
(−26)
13
(−11)
30
(−1)
40
(4)
46
(8)
40
(4)
26
(−3)
13
(−11)
−5
(−21)
−22
(−30)
−33
(−36)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.40
(36)
1.56
(40)
2.41
(61)
3.39
(86)
4.03
(102)
4.52
(115)
3.40
(86)
3.43
(87)
3.66
(93)
2.58
(66)
2.20
(56)
1.69
(43)
34.27
(870)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 6.5 6.3 8.1 9.9 10.8 10.5 7.8 8.2 7.5 8.0 6.8 7.4 97.8
Source: NOAA

Fulton's Population and Community

Historical population
Census Pop.
1860 1,512
1870 1,875 24.0%
1880 1,733 −7.6%
1890 2,099 21.1%
1900 2,685 27.9%
1910 2,174 −19.0%
1920 2,445 12.5%
1930 2,656 8.6%
1940 2,585 −2.7%
1950 2,706 4.7%
1960 3,387 25.2%
1970 3,630 7.2%
1980 3,936 8.4%
1990 3,698 −6.0%
2000 3,881 4.9%
2010 3,481 −10.3%
2020 3,647 4.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, about 3,647 people lived in Fulton. The city has grown and changed over many years. The median age in 2000 was 40 years old.

Education in Fulton

Students in Fulton attend schools within the River Bend Community Unit District 2.

Notable People from Fulton

Fulton has been home to some interesting people, including:

  • John R. Huizenga – A professor of chemistry and physics who helped with the Manhattan Project and discovered new elements.
  • Jack Reagan – The father of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
  • Nelle Wilson Reagan – The mother of Ronald Reagan.
  • Paul Rhymer – The creator and writer of the radio show Vic and Sade. He was born in Fulton.

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