Overview
Westville is a village located in Georgetown Township, Vermilion County, in east-central Illinois. It is administratively a village within the township and is included in the broader Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The community sits at roughly 40.04333°N latitude and 87.63806°W longitude and covers about 1.68 square miles (4.35 km2) of land.
Geography and environment
The village occupies modest acreage in the flat to gently rolling landscape characteristic of the Midwestern United States. According to census reporting, the entire municipal area is land; there are no significant lakes or rivers within the village limits. The local climate is continental, with warm summers and cold winters typical of east-central Illinois.
History and development
Like many small communities in Illinois, Westville developed in the 19th and early 20th centuries as settlement and agriculture expanded across the prairie. Its growth has historically been related to farming, local commerce and the transportation connections that link it to larger towns. The village retains features common to rural Midwestern municipalities, including civic institutions, churches, and small businesses that serve local needs.
Community, economy and services
Westville functions primarily as a residential and service center for the surrounding rural area. Residents often commute to nearby Danville and other regional employment centers for work, health care and higher-order services. Within the village, there are locally owned businesses, schools and community organizations that provide basic services and organize civic events. The broader county has a mixed economy with agricultural production and historical industrial and mining influences.
Quick facts and notable points
- County: Vermilion County
- Township: Georgetown Township
- Metropolitan area: Part of the Danville metro area
- Area: Approximately 1.68 square miles (all land)
- Coordinates: ~40.04333°N, 87.63806°W
Readers seeking municipal specifics such as current population figures, local government contacts, school district boundaries or recent community projects should consult official village or county resources and recent census publications for the latest data.