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Galt, Illinois
Galt, Illinois is located in Illinois
Galt, Illinois
Galt, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Galt, Illinois is located in the United States
Galt, Illinois
Galt, Illinois
Location in the United States
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

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.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 193
U.S. Decennial Census

History

The community was named for John Galt, an early landowner.

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.

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