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Webster, Indiana
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 Webster, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Webster, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wayne |
| Township | Webster |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47392
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830577 |
Webster is a small community located in Wayne County, in the state of Indiana. It is known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's a recognized place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official city government. It's part of Webster Township.
The Story of Webster
Webster started to take shape around the year 1850. Before it was called Webster, this community had another name: Dover.
One important part of any community is its mail service. Webster has had a post office serving its residents since 1851. This shows that people have been living and communicating in Webster for a very long time!
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