Webster County Tourism

The Webster Springs Railroad Depot served Webster Springs for freight and passenger service from the early to mid 1900’s and was later used for various commercial and community purposes. In … Continue reading Webster Springs Railroad Depot →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Ballfield, basketball courts, picnic pavilions, grandstand, walking trail, playground, swimming pool, public river access and is host to many events.