Webster, North Carolina facts for kids
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Webster, North Carolina
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Webster Baptist Church
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Location of Webster, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| Named for | Daniel Webster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,133 ft (650 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 372 |
| • Density | 372.75/sq mi (143.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28788
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-71600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406849 |
Webster is a small town in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 372 people lived there.
Webster was once the most important town in Jackson County. It was the first county seat, which means it was where the county's government offices were located. However, in 1913, another town called Sylva became the new county seat.
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Exploring Webster's Location
Webster is in the northern part of Jackson County. It sits north of the Tuckasegee River.
You can travel through Webster using North Carolina Highway 116. This road connects to North Carolina Highway 107 to the east. To the west, it crosses the Tuckasegee River.
NC 107 runs along the eastern side of Webster. It goes north to Sylva and south to Cullowhee.
The town of Webster covers about 2.6 square kilometers (1 square mile) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Understanding Webster's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 107 | — | |
| 1890 | 209 | 95.3% | |
| 1910 | 227 | — | |
| 1920 | 74 | −67.4% | |
| 1930 | 134 | 81.1% | |
| 1940 | 84 | −37.3% | |
| 1950 | 142 | 69.0% | |
| 1960 | 166 | 16.9% | |
| 1970 | 181 | 9.0% | |
| 1980 | 200 | 10.5% | |
| 1990 | 410 | 105.0% | |
| 2000 | 486 | 18.5% | |
| 2010 | 363 | −25.3% | |
| 2020 | 372 | 2.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 486 people living in Webster. This included 200 households and 141 families.
Most people in Webster were White (94.03%). There were also smaller groups of African American (2.06%) and Asian (1.03%) residents. Some people identified with other races or with two or more races. About 1.03% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 24.5% of residents were under 18 years old. The median age in Webster was 45 years.
Webster's Past: A Look at Its History
Webster was started in 1851. It was chosen to be the first county seat for Jackson County. This meant it was the main town for government and business.
However, a big fire and the fact that the railroad didn't come to Webster changed things. The nearby town of Sylva, which had the railroad, grew much faster. Because of this, Sylva took over as the county seat in 1913.
Webster used to have a courthouse and many shops. Today, not many of those old buildings are left. They are a reminder of its busy past.
Historic Buildings in Webster
Several buildings in Webster are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected because of their history.
Some of these special buildings include:
- The Lucius Coleman Hall House
- The Elisha Calor Hedden House
- The Walter E. Moore House
The old Webster Rock Schoolhouse was built in 1936. It was part of a program called the Works Progress Administration.
The Webster Baptist Church was built in 1900. The Webster Methodist Church was built around the same time. Both are important historical sites.
Photo gallery
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U.S. Post Office, Webster, NC
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Webster Methodist Church (1887)
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Rhinehart House (1935)
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Elisha Calor Hedden House (1910)
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Lucius Coleman Hall House (1891)
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Walter E. Moore House (1886)
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See also
In Spanish: Webster (Carolina del Norte) para niños
