Galt, Illinois
Galt: town in Whiteside County, Illinois.
About
Galt is a town located in the county of Whiteside in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about Galt
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Whiteside County |
| Postal code | 61037 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.7895,-89.7623 |
| Altitude | 2,100 feet / 640 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:25:07 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 37℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Galt is located at 41°47'22"N 89°45'44"W (41.7894700, -89.7623300).
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Weather
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
10 mph N
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind around 10 mph.
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Galt zip code is 61037.
County name: Whiteside, County
fips: 17195
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Galt, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149204 | Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling | Sterling (IL) | 61081-3611 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Galt, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Galt.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gal Post Office | Galt (IL) | 61037 |
Other cities in Whiteside County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Whiteside County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling | 14,313 | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States |
| Rock Falls | 8,648 | City in Illinois |
| Morrison | 3,950 | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Fulton | 3,285 | City in Illinois |
| Prophetstown | 1,919 | City in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States |
| Erie | 1,482 | Village in Whiteside County, Illinois |
| Union Grove | 1,113 | Township in Whiteside County, Illinois |