Fulton County is located in the west-central part of Illinois and is part of the Peoria, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Lewistown.

Fulton County is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. The board is elected from seven districts within the county. The board is responsible for setting policy and overseeing the county's budget.

The county is served by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and corrections.

Fulton County is home to several state parks, including the Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge, the Emiquon State Fish and Wildlife Area, and the Emiquon State Natural Area. The county also has several historic sites, including the Fulton County Courthouse, the Fulton County Jail, and the Fulton County Museum.

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