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Galt, Illinois
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 Galt, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Galt, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Whiteside |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 193 |
| • Density | 660.96/sq mi (255.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61037
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| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 408859 |
Galt is an unincorporated community in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. Galt is 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Sterling and has a post office with ZIP code 61037.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 193 | — | |
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History
The community was named for John Galt, an early landowner.
Town, depot and post office was founded in 1857 when the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad arrived. The Galena and Chicago Union Railroad later became The Chicago and North Western Railroad.
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