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Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Galt, Illinois
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 41°47′22″N 89°45′44″W / 41.78944°N 89.76222°W / 41.78944; -89.76222
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyWhiteside
Area
 • Total0.29 sq mi (0.76 km)
 • Land0.29 sq mi (0.76 km)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km)
Elevation640 ft (200 m)
Population
 • Total193
 • Density660.96/sq mi (255.37/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code61037
Area code(s)815 & 779
GNIS feature ID408859

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

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020193—
U.S. Decennial Census

Galt first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.

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.

Education

The school district is Sterling Community Unit District 5. Sterling High School is the zoned comprehensive high school.

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ZIP Code Lookup
  4. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
  6. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 75.
  7. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 75.
  8. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Whiteside County, IL" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 13, 2024. - Text list
Municipalities and communities of Whiteside County, Illinois, United States
County seat: Morrison
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