Webster County

Webster County is an administrative region in central West Virginia with extensive forests, rivers, and rolling hills throughout its landscape. The county covers roughly 556 square miles and is divided into three administrative districts, with Webster Springs serving as the seat of local government.

The Virginia General Assembly created this county in 1860 by combining sections of three neighboring counties: Nicholas, Braxton, and Randolph. This reorganization was part of the broader administrative restructuring of the region during that era.

The Webster County Woodchopping Festival draws people together each year to celebrate the region's deep ties to forestry and timber work. The event shows how important these industries remain to local identity and how residents connect with their working heritage.

When exploring, use Webster Springs as your main reference point since it serves as the county seat and administrative hub. The terrain is hilly and heavily forested, so be prepared for winding roads and weather that changes with elevation.

From 1864 to 2008, the county showed remarkable political loyalty to one party across multiple election cycles, with just one exception in 1972. This long stretch of voting consistency across more than 140 years is an unusual feature of the region's electoral history.

Location: West Virginia

Inception: January 10, 1860

Capital city: Webster Springs

Shares border with: Lewis County, Greenbrier County, Upshur County, Randolph County, Pocahontas County, Nicholas County, Braxton County

Website: http://webstercounty.wv.gov

GPS coordinates: 38.49000,-80.43000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23