Galt, Illinois
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.[2]
Galt, Illinois | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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| Coordinates: 41°47′22″N 89°45′44″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Whiteside |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 61037 |
| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 408859[1] |
History
The community was named for John Galt, an early landowner.[3]
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ZIP Code Lookup
- 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.
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