Fulton Illinois Map

About Fulton, Illinois

Fulton is a locality in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,709. The population density is 571.0 people per km². Fulton is located at 41.8673°N, 90.1596°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61252.

Fulton rests on the western edge of Whiteside County, a place where the broad, patient sweep of the Mississippi River defines the horizon. It lies 30.0 miles north-east of Bettendorf, IA (from Bettendorf, IA: bearing 38°T), and is situated 2.2 miles north-east of Clinton. The land here rolls with a quiet, agricultural grace, fields of corn and soybeans stretching out in verdant waves under a sky that feels vast and unburdened, especially in the early morning when a pearlescent mist often clings to the riverbanks. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening grain, a perfume unique to this fertile stretch of the Midwest. Buildings in Fulton, many of them brick and weathered wood, stand with a sturdy, unpretentious air, reflecting the resilience of a community shaped by the land and the river's ceaseless passage. The history of Fulton is as deeply etched as the channels of the Mississippi itself, a story woven with the threads of early settlement, steamboat trade, and the enduring strength of agriculture. For generations, the river was the lifeblood of Fulton, a highway for commerce and connection, and its influence can still be felt in the town's layout and the lingering echo of its maritime past. The local economy, while still rooted in the bounty of the surrounding farms, has diversified, a testament to the town's adaptability. A notable feature of Fulton is its Dutch heritage, a vibrant thread woven into the cultural fabric, manifesting in traditions and a particular sense of community that endures. This enduring spirit, coupled with the constant, murmuring presence of the great river, gives Fulton a character that is both grounded and quietly expansive.

About This Fulton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Fulton, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Fulton and Whiteside County.

Detailed location data for Fulton includes the ZIP code (61252), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Whiteside County (Morrison), and school district assignment (River Bend Community Unit District 2). 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 Fulton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.