Rawalts, Illinois facts for kids
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Rawalts, Illinois
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 Rawalts, Illinois
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| Township | Orion |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0423102 |
Rawalts is a small place in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. It is sometimes called Rawalts Station on maps. This area is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government, like a city or town does.
About Rawalts
Rawalts is located in the state of Illinois. It is found just east of a larger town called Canton, Illinois. The area is near the Toledo, Peoria and Western Railway line. This railway was important for transportation in the past.
History of Rawalts
The area of Rawalts was first surveyed by a person named Jonas Rawalts. That is how the community got its name. Long ago, Rawalts was a more active place. It had its own train station. This station was a key stop for trains traveling through the region. There was also a store in Rawalts. People living nearby could visit the store for their needs.
Rawalts Today
Today, Rawalts is mostly a farming area. The land around it is used for growing crops. While the train station and store are no longer there, the community remains a part of the rural landscape of Fulton County.
