Webster County Tourism

  The annual cook-off is held Columbus Day weekend in October each year. Burgoo is a highly seasoned stew made of any combination of fowl, game, other meats and vegetables. … Continue reading Burgoo Cook-Off →

Dr. John McLaughlin was one of the first three physicians in Webster County. Known state wide as a highly skilled physician and diagnostician, he built his home here in 1894. … Continue reading McLaughlin House →

Since the early part of the 20th Century coal has been of economic importance to Webster County . The men of Barton (now Curtin) #2 mine placed this large block … Continue reading Coal Block →

In early April each year, whitewater enthusiasts from across the United States converge on Webster County for the Webster Wildwater Weekend River Festival. The downriver race features plenty of whitewater … Continue reading Webster Wildwater Weekend →

Memorial Day weekend brings the Webster County Woodchopping Festival, where the “Southeastern US World Championship Woodchopper” title is won. The festival has grown out of a long timbering heritage from … Continue reading Webster County Woodchopping Festival →

Designed by Senator E.H. Morton, construction of this house began in 1909 and was finished in 1912. Each room has a different type of native wood; curly birch, oak, cherry, … Continue reading Morton Mansion →

In the late 1800’s to early 1900’s, salt sulphur springs drew thousands of visitors to Webster Springs each year. The water, highly impregnated with hydrogen sulfide gas, were thought to … Continue reading Salt Sulphur Well & Veterans Memorial →

Come and view the beautiful holiday decor, watch the Christmas Parade and visit with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. Many merchants offer extended store hours and other special events from … Continue reading Hometown White Christmas →

The Genealogy Room is located in the basement of the Webster – Addison Public Library and has materials for historic research.  There is also a social room available for rent … Continue reading Webster County Genealogy Room →

Webster Springs once held the largest wooden hotel in West Virginia. Originally, a small hotel was built in 1897 on the flat bottomland by the Elk River, now known as … Continue reading Webster Springs Hotel →