Webster, South Dakota

Webster is a city in Day County, South Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of that county. The population was 1,728 at the 2020 census.

 History 
The town was platted in 1880. It was named for J. B. Webster, a pioneer settler.

 Geography 
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

 Notable people 

 Sigurd Anderson – Governor of South Dakota, 1951–1954
 Tom Brokaw – retired television anchorman for NBC, born in Webster
 Jerry Brudos – Oregon serial killer, born in Webster
 Brock Lesnar – WWE professional wrestler
 Creighton Leland Robertson – Episcopalian bishop and lawyer, practiced law in Webster
 Lee Schoenbeck – lawyer and current President Pro Tempore of the South Dakota State Senate, born in Webster
 William Garner Waddel – South Dakota State Senator, former Mayor of Webster

 Related pages 

 List of cities in South Dakota

 References 

 Other websites 

 Webster Area Chamber of Commerce 

Category:Cities in South Dakota