Webster County, Nebraska

Webster County
Webster County Courthouse in Red Cloud
Location within the U.S. state of 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

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]

References

  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.