Webster County, Georgia

Webster County
Webster County Courthouse in Preston
Location within the U.S. state of 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 (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

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]

References

  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.