Webster is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 17,776 at the 2020 census. It contains the census-designated place of the same name. Named after statesman Daniel Webster, the town was founded by industrialist Samuel Slater, and was home to several early American textile mills. It was home to the Chaubunagungamaug Reservation of the Nipmuc, many still live near there. It is the location as well as Lake Chaubunagungamaug, the third largest body of freshwater, and largest natural lake, in Massachusetts.
Northeast
Webster
Worcester County, MA
Population
17,671
Walk Score
77 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$1,034
Median home value
$324,800
Settled
1713
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Main Street Historic District
- Main Street Historic District · listed 1982
- Webster Municipal Buildings Historic District · listed 2012
Notable landmarks
- District Five Schoolhouse · listed 1991
- Eddy Block · listed 1980
- Rock Castle School · listed 1989
- Shumway Block · listed 1980
- Spaulding Block · listed 1980
- Thompson School · listed 1989
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