Map of Westervelt CDP

Westervelt is a census-designated place in Shelby County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 131 as of the 2020 census.

Westervelt CDP overview:
Name:	Westervelt CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Illinois
County:	Shelby County
Elevation:	650 ft (200 m)
Total Area:	0.09 sq mi (0.22 km²)
Land Area:	0.09 sq mi (0.22 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	131
Population Density:	1,523.26/sq mi (591.04/km²)
ZIP code:	62565
Area code:	217
FIPS code:	1780255
GNISfeature ID:	2628563

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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.