Webster County is located in the north-central portion of Mississippi. Webster County was formed on April 6, 1874 and for was originally called Sumner County. Six years later it was renamed in honor of American statesman Daniel Webster.
The county seat is Walthall. Other Webster County communities include: Eupora, Maben, Mathiston, Mantee, Bellefontaine, Hohenlinden, Tomnolen, Alva, Cumberland, Dancy, Pellez, and Spring Valley. In it's first census in 1880 there were 9,534 residents listed. In the last federal census in 2000 the population was 10,294.
Webster County MSGHN is looking for a volunteer to serve as County Director!
Some knowledge of creating websites is recommended.
A love for genealogy, history, and volunteer work is a must.
If you are interested in joining a group of caring and respectful volunteers,
contact Everette Carr, State Director for more information.If you have Webster County information to share with researchers contact Everette Carr, Temporary Caretaker for Webster County MSGHN.
