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Wilton
Wilton is located in Illinois
Wilton
Wilton
Location in Illinois
Wilton is located in the United States
Wilton
Wilton
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Will
Township Wilton
Elevation
692 ft (211 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)

Wilton is a very small place in Will County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an Unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

About Wilton

Wilton is located in the state of Illinois. You can find it northeast of Wilton Center, Illinois and south of Frankfort, Illinois. It is also northwest of Andres.

Size and Population

Wilton is the smallest Unincorporated community in Will County, Illinois. It is even smaller than nearby Andres. Only about 20 people live in Wilton, making it a very quiet place.

A Bit of History

Long ago, Wilton was mainly a stop for trains. It had a rail depot, which is like a small train station. This depot was part of a train line called the Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota line. Today, that train line is no longer there.

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