Fulton County, Illinois
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Fulton County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 33,609.[1] Its county seat is Lewistown,[2] and the largest city is Canton.
Fulton County was founded in 1823 and named for Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat.[3]
Fulton County, Illinois Media
Fulton County between 1823 and 1825, including unorganized territory temporarily attached.
Fulton County, reduced to its current size in 1825, its unorganized territory formed into new counties.
References
- ↑ QuickFacts: Fulton County, Illinois. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ↑ Find a CountyNational Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ Gannett, Henry. The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States (1905)Govt. Print. Off.. p. 133.
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