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Webster County
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Webster County
,
Kentucky
,
United States
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Overview of Webster County
Name:
Webster County
Place Type:
County
Located In:
Kentucky
,
United States
Description (GNIS):
Located in western Kentucky, 48 km (30 mi) southwest of Owensboro; County Seat: Dixon.
History (GNIS):
Established in 1860, named for Daniel Webster (1782-1852), US Congressman, Senator and Secretary of State. (KY-T1/p312)
County Seat:
Dixon
Coordinates:
Latitude:
37.5167107
37° 31' 00.2"
N
Longitude:
-87.6833438
87° 41' 00.0"
W
Population:
13,955
Elevation:
144 m
Surrounding Counties:
Henderson
N
McLean
E
Hopkins
SE
Caldwell
S
Crittenden
SW
Union
NW
Histopolis Place ID:
890467141
Updated May 6, 2020