Fenton Illinois Map

About Fenton, Illinois

Fenton is a locality in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Fenton is located at 41.7306°N, 90.0301°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61251.

Fenton rests on rolling terrain where the land begins to gently slope toward the broad expanse of the Mississippi River. It lies 28.8 miles east-north-east of Bettendorf, IA (from Bettendorf, IA: bearing 60°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south-south-west of Morrison. The agricultural fields, a patchwork of amber and emerald depending on the season, stretch out under a sky that often feels immense, a canvas for the dramatic cloud formations characteristic of this Midwestern landscape. Here, the air carries the scent of freshly turned earth and, in summer, the sweet perfume of ripening corn, a constant reminder of the land's enduring fertility. The character of Fenton is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace, marked by the sturdy architecture of its homes and the welcoming smiles of its residents. The history of Fenton is intertwined with the rich agricultural heritage of the region, its early settlers drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of prosperity. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood of Fenton, with families cultivating the land passed down through their lineage, a legacy etched into the very rhythm of the seasons. The local economy, while deeply rooted in agriculture, also benefits from its proximity to the wider commercial centers along the Mississippi, providing a stable, if modest, economic base. While no grand monuments mark its past, the simple beauty of the landscape itself serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called Fenton home, a quiet dignity found in its weathered barns and the steadfastness of its people.

About This Fenton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fenton, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.730586, -90.030119. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fenton and Whiteside County.

Detailed location data for Fenton includes the ZIP code (61251), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Whiteside County (Morrison), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fenton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.