Webster County

Webster County is a county in southern Nebraska that covers rolling, hilly terrain with extensive agricultural fields throughout its area. The landscape is marked by large irrigation systems that supply water to the farmland.

The county was established in 1871 and named after statesman Daniel Webster, a significant political figure from earlier American history. Red Cloud became its administrative center, serving as the county seat.

Farming shapes how communities are organized and how people spend their days throughout the county. You notice this in local events and gatherings that revolve around the agricultural calendar and land-based work.

The area is sparsely populated and best explored by car, since distances between towns are considerable. Visitors should plan to spend time in smaller communities to get a sense of daily life here.

The Republican River runs through the southern part of the territory and creates natural features that have influenced how farming is done for generations. This waterway shapes not only the geography but also how people manage and use their land in practice.

Location: Nebraska

Inception: 1871

Capital city: Red Cloud

Shares border with: Adams County, Jewell County, Clay County, Nuckolls County, Smith County, Franklin County, Kearney County

Website: http://co.webster.ne.us

GPS coordinates: 40.18000,-98.50000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:03