Webster County, Iowa
Webster County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 36,999. The county seat is Fort Dodge. The county was established in January 1851, one of 43 counties established by a legislative package. This county was named after Daniel Webster, an American statesman noted for his moving oratory.
Webster County | |
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The courthouse in Fort Dodge is on the NRHP. | |
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa | |
Iowa's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 42°25′34″N 94°11′19″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| Founded | January 15, 1851 |
| Named for | Daniel Webster |
| Seat | Fort Dodge |
| Largest city | Fort Dodge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 718 sq mi (1,860 km2) |
| • Land | 716 sq mi (1,850 km2) |
| • Water | 2.8 sq mi (7 km2) 0.4% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 36,999 |
| • Density | 52/sq mi (20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Website | www |
Webster County comprises the Fort Dodge, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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