Webster

In 1882 many of the farmers who took their mail at Webster had come from Scotland. A. T. Andreas's county history lists James Harvie and Andrew Harvey, both born in Ayrshire, and James and Hugh Robertson, also Ayrshire men, each farming 120 acres or more. Hugh Foy, born in Londonderry, raised hogs and horses, and J. R. Cantlin, born in Ottawa, Canada, sat in the state House. Their district, Union Precinct, had once been called Webster Precinct. The Webster post office, opened in 1871, was discontinued in 1902.

What the plaque says

Webster The establishment of the Webster community was centered around this intersection. Begin- ning in 1871 the village of Webster grew to include a post office, blacksmith shop, telephone company, store, school, and Webster Hall. Webster Hall hosted farmers' meetings, social events, school programs, and a high school from 1915 to 1918. There were also four area churches. Economic changes forced many of these businesses to close during the 1950s. Seven area schools merged with Webster, District #27, before it was closed in 1999. Webster Community Citizens, Nationwide Nebraska State Historical Society

Where it stands

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