Webster Springs, West Virginia
| Webster Springs, West Virginia | |
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 Location of Webster Springs, West Virginia |
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| Coordinates: 38°28′34″N 80°24′36″W / 38.47611°N 80.41000°WCoordinates: 38°28′34″N 80°24′36″W / 38.47611°N 80.41000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Webster |
| Settled as: | Fort Lick in 1860 |
| Incorporated as (town): |
Addison in 1892 |
| Named for | Addison McLaughlin |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Don E. McCourt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (445 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 776 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 763 |
| • Density | 1,724.4/sq mi (665.8/km2) |
| • Median age (years) |
43.9 |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 26288 |
| Area code(s) | 304, 681 (beginning March 28, 2009) |
| FIPS code | 54101 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1560603 |
| Website | WebsterWV.com |
Webster Springs is a town in Webster County, West Virginia, United States. Although it was incorporated as Addison in 1892, it is more frequently referred to as Webster Springs, the name of the town's post office. It was named as such for Addison McLaughlin, upon whose land the town was originally laid out. The population was 776 at the 2010 census.
The town was famous in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for its numerous salt sulfur water wells. People believed that the water from the wells had medicinal qualities. The town also hosts the annual Webster County Wood Chopping Festival, a weekend-long competition in which lumberjacks from all over the world compete. The festival lasts from mid-week the week leading up to Memorial Day until the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, when the festival ends with a fireworks display. Additional events and festivals include Webster Wildwater Weekend, which is held the first weekend in April. Canoe and kayak racers from West Virginia and surrounding states participate in the annual event. Another annual event is the Burgoo Cook-off which recognizes the best wild game stew and apple pie. $500 first place award for the best stew. The Burgoo-Cook-off also boasts an annual best scarecrow competition and pumpkin painting for the children. This event is held over the Columbus Day weekend in October. Webster Springs is also known for the great trout fishing on the Elk and Back Fork of the Elk rivers. Both native and stock trout are found in the waters and their tributaries.
The town of Webster Springs sets at the confluence of the Elk and Back Fork of the Elk Rivers. The town is the county seat of Webster county and has one hospital and a bank. The town has numerous shops, retail stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, a motel, and several restaurants. Government offices for the municipality, county, and state are available in the town. The town is served by the Addison Public Library and fire service is provided by the Webster Springs Volunteer Fire Department.
The name of the town is officially Addison, West Virginia. However, it is most commonly referred to as Webster Springs (the name of the town's post office, since 1902). It also labeled on some maps as Addison, and some as Webster Springs. The unofficial name has gone so far that the county commission's letterhead reads "Webster Springs," rather than Addison, which it had previously.
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