Fulton, Missouri Area Information:
?The community of Fulton, located 25 miles from Jefferson City and 32 miles from Columbia, has much to offer its residents. There are several educational facilities in the area. William Woods University is a liberal arts university with undergraduate and graduate degree programs including the first 4 year Equestrian Science degree program. At William Woods the students benefit from the small number of students to faculty ratio. In 2005 William Woods was named one of the best colleges in America. Westminster college is also located in Fulton and is a liberal arts college that has over 20 majors and 30 minors to choose from. At Westminster the faculty is devoted to a well-rounded education as well as personal interaction between faculty and students, which contribute to an excellent education.

There are several medical facilities - Callaway Community Hospital and Fulton State Hospital located in Fulton as well as the Callaway County Ambulance District. These also make up one of the major employment opportunities in the area. Dollar General has a distribution center located in Fulton and is another major employer. If you are interested in bringing in your own business, Fulton is an excellent place; Callaway County doubled the state average in growth of large sized businesses. Callaway County also was tied for the lowest aggregate property tax in mid-Missouri.

If you want to get involved in the community, there are many organizations to become part of for both adults and children. There is the Callaway Amateur Radio League and the Fulton Breakfast Optimist Club, and for the kids there is scouting and 4-H. Fulton has 6 Protestant congregations and a Christian Motorcyclists Association to get involved in as well. Fulton boasts several recreational facilities, including a number of local parks with a wide variety of activities such as fishing, hiking, soccer, tennis, baseball, and softball. If you're a golfer at heart, then you are in luck; Fulton has Tanglewood Golf Course, known throughout Missouri for its excellent greens, some of the best in the area. It is an 18-hole course and open to the public.

Fulton also offers the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library, an Antique Car Museum, Mildred Cox Gallery and an Equestrian Complex for entertainment. If you are wishing to visit Fulton, you might stay at a place such as the Loganberry Inn, a nationally recognized bed and breakfast. Fulton has a range of dining facilities offering fast food, chain and local restaurants to choose from.