Fulton County, Illinois
Fulton County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 33,609. Its county seat is Lewistown, and the largest city is Canton. Fulton County comprises the Canton, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the Peoria-Canton, IL Combined Statistical Area.
Fulton County | |
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The old courthouse columns at Oak Hill Cemetery | |
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois | |
Illinois's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 40°29′N 90°13′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Founded | 1823 |
| Named for | Robert Fulton |
| Seat | Lewistown |
| Largest city | Canton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 883 sq mi (2,290 km2) |
| • Land | 866 sq mi (2,240 km2) |
| • Water | 17 sq mi (40 km2) 1.9% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 33,609 |
| • Density | 39/sq mi (15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional districts | 15th, 17th |
| Website | www |
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