Galt, Illinois
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.[3]
Galt, Illinois | |
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 Galt  Galt | |
| Coordinates: 41°47′22″N 89°45′44″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Whiteside |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 193 |
| • Density | 660.96/sq mi (255.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 61037 |
| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 408859[2] |
Demographics
Galt first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.[5]
History
The community was named for John Galt, an early landowner.[6]
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. [7]
Education
The school district is Sterling Community Unit District 5.[8] Sterling High School is the zoned comprehensive high school.
References
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