Westervelt, Illinois

Westervelt is a census-designated place in Shelby County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 128 as of the 2010 census.[1]

Westervelt, Illinois
Census-designated place
Westervelt Christian Church
Westervelt, Illinois
Coordinates: 39°28′44″N 88°51′42″W
Country United States
State Illinois
CountyShelby
TownshipRidge
Area
 • Total0.22 km2 (0.086 sq mi)
 • Land0.22 km2 (0.086 sq mi)
 • Water0 km2 (0 sq mi)
Elevation
199 m (653 ft)
Population
 • Total128
 • Density570/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
62565
Area code(s)217
GNIS feature ID420959[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.[3]

The Westervelt Christian Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Westervelt, Illinois
  3. McCain, June; William Gatlin (September 2005). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Westervelt Christian Church" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.


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