Westervelt, Illinois
Westervelt is a census-designated place in Shelby County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 128 as of the 2010 census.[3]
Westervelt, Illinois | |
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 Westervelt Christian Church | |
  Westervelt, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 39°28′44″N 88°51′42″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Shelby |
| Township | Ridge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 131 |
| • Density | 1,523.26/sq mi (591.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 62565 |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 420959[2] |
History
Westervelt was established in 1904 as a station along the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad, which had recently opened a line through the area. The station drew settlers and businesses from the nearby community of Brunswick, and the new community grew quickly. A 1917 tornado killed six residents and destroyed nine buildings.[4]
The Westervelt Christian Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 130 | — | |
| 2010 | 128 | −1.5% | |
| 2020 | 131 | 2.3% | |
References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Westervelt, Illinois
- "U.S. Census website". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- McCain, June; William Gatlin (September 2005). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Westervelt Christian Church" (PDF). National Park Service. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-03-14. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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| Cities |  Map of Illinois highlighting Shelby County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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