Webster, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Webster
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 Webster
Location in West Virginia
Webster
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Taylor |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (310 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1548873 |
Webster is a small place in Taylor County, West Virginia. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Webster is located about four miles south of a bigger town called Grafton. It sits about 1,019 feet above sea level, which is over 300 meters high!
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History of Webster
Webster has an interesting past, especially because of its location.
Railroad Junction and the Civil War
In 1854, Webster became an important stop on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. A "junction" is where different train lines meet or cross. This made Webster a busy place for travel and trade.
During the American Civil War, Webster was used by the Union Army. A "Union encampment" means that Union soldiers set up a camp there. This was an important spot during the war.
Birthplace of Mother's Day Founder
Webster is famous for being the birthplace of Anna Marie Jarvis. She is the person who started Mother's Day as a national holiday in the United States. She worked hard to make sure mothers were honored across the country.
Her childhood home, known as the Anna Jarvis House, is still in Webster. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. This means it's a special place recognized for its historical importance.
Avoiding Confusion
It's good to know that this community of Webster is different from Webster County in West Virginia. It's also not the same as Webster Springs, which is the main town in Webster County.
