Westervelt, Illinois facts for kids
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Westervelt, Illinois
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Westervelt Christian Church
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 Westervelt, Illinois
Location in Illinois
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| 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 | 650 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • 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
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628563 |
Westervelt is a census-designated place in Shelby County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 131 as of the 2020 census.
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.
The Westervelt Christian Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 130 | — | |
| 2010 | 128 | −1.5% | |
| 2020 | 131 | 2.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
See also
In Spanish: Westervelt (Illinois) para niños
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