Webster County, Administrative division in Southwest Georgia, US.
Description
Webster County is an administrative division in southwest Georgia with a rural character defined by farmland, forests, and small communities. Preston serves as the county seat where government offices are located.
History
The Georgia State Legislature created Webster County on December 16, 1853, by separating land from Stewart County. This formation allowed local governance to serve the growing population settling in the region.
Culture
The county maintains traditional agricultural practices through multiple generations of farming families who contribute to local food production.
Practical
The main hub and administrative center concentrate around Preston, where basic services and information are available. The rural character means that planning ahead is helpful when visiting different parts of the county.
Did you know?
Despite having only 2,354 residents as of 2022, Webster County maintains a robust local government structure with multiple specialized departments.
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Jimmy Carter Peanut Statue
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Pasaquan
33.1 km
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
11.2 km
Windsor Hotel
29.7 km
Andersonville National Historic Site
42.5 km
Shiloh-Marion Baptist Church and Cemetery
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Fletcher Henderson House
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Shellman Historic District
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Fort Perry
47.6 km
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Lumpkin Commercial Historic District
23.3 km
Terrell County Courthouse
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Richland Historic District
11.8 km
Cuthbert Historic District
38.6 km
Boyd Mill Place
9.1 km
Stewart County Courthouse
23.3 km
Uptown Residential Historic District
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Marion County Courthouse
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Providence Canyon State Park
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Liberty Hall Plantation
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Old Marion County Courthouse
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Schley County Courthouse
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Armstrong House
23.2 km
Webster County Courthouse
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27.8 km
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42.9 km
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