Webster County Map, Nebraska

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Webster County, Nebraska

Webster County is in south-central Nebraska along Kansas. Red Cloud is the county seat. It’s famous for being the childhood home of Willa Cather. The author, you know?
The Republican River runs through here and it creates some nice scenery. But there’s something special about this place.
Maybe it’s literary history. Or the way folks look out for each other. You can feel the history here. It’s in the old buildings and the stories people tell.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Webster County |
County Seat | Red Cloud |
Population | Approximately 3,400 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Guide Rock, Cowles |
Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 136, Nebraska Highway 4, Nebraska Highway 78 |
FIPS Code | 31-181 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 575 square miles (573 sq mi land, 2 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Adams County (North), Clay County (Northeast), Nuckolls County (East), Jewell County, Kansas (Southeast), Smith County, Kansas (Southwest), Franklin County (West), Kearney County (Northwest) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Nebraska |
Coordinates | 40.1839° N, 98.5133° W |
Etymology | Named after Daniel Webster, an American statesman and orator |
Major Landmarks | Willa Cather State Historic Site, Red Cloud Opera House |
Website | Webster County Website |
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