Westervelt is a census-designated place in Shelby County, Illinois, United States.

[3] Westervelt was established in 1904 as a station along the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad, which had recently opened a line through the area.

A 1917 tornado killed six residents and destroyed nine buildings.

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

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