DeWitt, Illinois

DeWitt is a village in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States. The population was 160 at the 2020 census. The U.S. Census Bureau and the USGS list the village's name as De Witt, although the name DeWitt (no space) is used locally and by the U.S. Postal Service.

History

DeWitt was originally called Marion, and under the latter name was platted in 1836. The present name is for DeWitt Clinton, governor of New York, 1817–1823.

Geography

DeWitt is located just off of Rt. 54.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, De Witt has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census