Webster County, Georgia

county in Georgia, United States

Webster County is a county located in the west central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 Census reflected a population of 2,348,[1] making it the third-least populous county in Georgia. The county seat is Preston.[2]

Webster County
Webster County Courthouse in Preston
Webster County Courthouse in Preston
Map of Georgia highlighting Webster County
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Map of the United States highlighting Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°03′N 84°33′W / 32.05°N 84.55°W / 32.05; -84.55
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedDecember 16, 1853; 170 years ago (1853-12-16)
Named forDaniel Webster
SeatPreston
Largest communityPreston
Area
 • Total210 sq mi (500 km2)
 • Land209 sq mi (540 km2)
 • Water1.1 sq mi (3 km2)  0.5%
Population
 • Total2,348
 • Density11/sq mi (4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.webstercountyga.org

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Webster County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.