Webster County, Nebraska

county in Nebraska, United States

Webster County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,395.[1] Its county seat is Red Cloud.[2] The county was founded in 1871. It is named after the statesman Daniel Webster.[3]

Webster County
Webster County Courthouse in Red Cloud
Webster County Courthouse in Red Cloud
Map of Nebraska highlighting Webster County
Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
Map of the United States highlighting Nebraska
Nebraska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°11′N 98°30′W / 40.18°N 98.5°W / 40.18; -98.5
Country United States
State Nebraska
Founded1871
Named forDaniel Webster
SeatRed Cloud
Largest cityRed Cloud
Area
 • Total575 sq mi (1,490 km2)
 • Land575 sq mi (1,490 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)  0.02%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,395
 • Density5.9/sq mi (2.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.co.webster.ne.us

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Webster County, Nebraska". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. "Webster County". Archived from the original on 2008-07-04. Retrieved 2008-03-16. Retrieved on March 15, 2008.