Fulton Map
Fulton is a city in Fulton County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,775 at the 2000 census. It was once known as the "Banana Capital of the World" because 70% of imported bananas to the U.S. used to be shipped there . U.S. Route 51 runs through the center of downtown.
Fulton is part of the Union City-Hickman, TN–KY Micropolitan Statistical Area.
The City of Fulton uses The Commission Plan form of government, which is composed of a mayor elected to a four-year term and 4 commissioners elected to two-year terms. The executive and legislative authority of the city are exercised by the city commission, and administrative responsibilities are the province of the city manager.
Nearby cities include South Fulton, Martin, Union City, Wingo, Clinton.