Webster County | |
|---|---|
 Webster County Courthouse in Dixon | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 37°31′N 87°41′W / 37.52°N 87.68°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | 1860 |
| Named for | Daniel Webster |
| Seat | Dixon |
| Largest city | Providence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 336 sq mi (870 km2) |
| • Land | 332 sq mi (860 km2) |
| • Water | 3.7 sq mi (10 km2) 1.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 13,017 |
| • Density | 39/sq mi (15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | www |
Webster County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,017. Its county seat is Dixon. The county was formed in 1860 and named for American statesman Daniel Webster (1782-1852). It is the southernmost county in the Evansville–Henderson combined statistical area.
