Why visit Fulton
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, Clinton Railroad Bridge, Ankeny Building and Castle Terrace Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 14°F.
Weather in Fulton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fulton
Fulton is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fulton had a population of 3,647. Fulton is located across the Mississippi River from Clinton, Iowa.
From the Wikipedia article Fulton, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Clinton Area Showboat Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
Showboat theatre in Clinton, Iowa
Clinton Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 2.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Mark N. Norris Bridge
Bridge · 0.7 mi
Connecting Clinton, Iowa, and Fulton, Illinois
University of Arizona Global Campus
School · 2.2 mi
American online university
Museums and landmarks22
Ankeny Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
United States historic place
Castle Terrace Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Clinton, Iowa
Cherry Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building in Iowa, United States
Clinton County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Courthouse in Iowa, United States
Clinton High School and Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic structure in Iowa, United States
Clinton Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Library in Clinton, Iowa
First National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic structure in Clinton, Iowa, United States
George M. Curtis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
Howes Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Business building in the USA
Lock and Dam No. 13
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Lock and dam on the Mississippi River above Fulton, Illinois and Clinton, Iowa, USA
Martin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Fulton, Illinois
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St. Irenaeus Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Church building in Iowa, United States of America
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
Heritage Canyon Park
Hiking and trails · 0.9 mi
415 North 4th Street, Fulton
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes12
History
A post office called Fulton has been in operation since 1838. The city was named for Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat.
From the History section of Fulton, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship18
St. Boniface Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.4 mi
2035 North 5th Street, Clinton
Lyons United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.2 mi
2118 North 2nd Street, Clinton
Community Congregational United Church
Church · 1.3 mi
244 23rd Avenue North, Clinton
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare4
Map of Fulton
102 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 14°F | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 17°F | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 40°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 71°F | 51°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 3.4 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 2.6 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 20°F | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fulton L&D #13 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Whiteside County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Clinton Municipal Airport (CWI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Clinton 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Sterling 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Bettendorf 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- East Moline 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
- Carbon Cliff 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
- Colona 29 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Davenport 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Moline 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Rock Island 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
- Dixon 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Clinton Iowa and Fulton Illinois, NHRHS2010, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fulton, United States (Unsplash), Kelly Sikkema kelsikkema, CC0
- De Immigrant - Fulton, Illinois, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clinton Public Library - Clinton, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ankeny building Clinton, Iowa corner looking south-west, Michael J. Kearney, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Mississippi River Lock and Dam number 13, US Army Corps of Engineers, photographer unknown, Public domain
- Curtis003, Jb377, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CHERRY BANK, CLINTON COUNTY, IOWA, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- House at 706 Terrace Drive, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wilson Buildings - Clinton, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Admin bldng, Flgrl72, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clinton County Courthouse; Clinton, Iowa; June 29, 2013 (2), Stephen Matthew Milligan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- City National Bank, Michael J. Kearney, CC BY-SA 2.5
- July 18, 2005 249 1, Michael J. Kearney, Public domain
- St. Irenaeus Church Clinton, Iowa pic1, DeadPoet66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Howes Building, Michael J. Kearney, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Washington Junior High School, Clinton Iowa, Serenosaur, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Moeszinger-Marquis (Armstrong) Building, Michael J. Kearney, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Gateway Bridge Illinois-Iowa, Ctjf83, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bridge Mississippi River Illinois Iowa Route 136 Fulton Illinois, JCarlson486, Public domain
- Clinton, Iowa from the Mississippi River. 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clinton Railroad Bridge 01 (cropped), Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image Martin House, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mark Morris Memorial Bridge 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mark Morris Memorial Bridge 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NS 8780-GE C40-9 (46276835734), Jim Hamilton, CC BY 2.0
- NS 4079-GE AC44C6M (32113794157), Jim Hamilton, CC BY 2.0
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- CP 8143-GE AC44CWM (32236803257), Jim Hamilton, CC BY 2.0
- UP 8891-EMD SD70AH (46821454544), Jim Hamilton, CC BY 2.0
- Clinton, Iowa from the Mississippi River. 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SPIDER PIC, Flgrl1972, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Boniface Church Clinton Iowa April '09, DeadPoet66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clinton, Iowa from the Mississippi River. 08, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clinton, Iowa from the Mississippi River. 09, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CN 8906-EMD SD70M (33065520648), Jim Hamilton, CC BY 2.0
- CEFX 1026-GE AC44CW (47063156692), Jim Hamilton, CC BY 2.0
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- NS 8103-GE ES44AC (46949152412), Jim Hamilton, CC BY 2.0
- UP 7005-GE AC44CCTE (46681699501), Jim Hamilton, CC BY 2.0
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