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About Webster:

Webster is a town located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 16,415.

For geographic and demographic information on the census-designated place Webster, please see the article Webster (CDP), Massachusetts.

Webster Geography:

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.7 km² (14.5 mi²). 32.3 km² (12.5 mi²) of it is land and 5.3 km² (2.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 14.10% water.

Webster is known for containing Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, which has the longest place name in the United States. The name derives from a Nipmuc phrase. A state-recognized reservation for the Nipmuc Indians is located within the town.

The city is also known for incorporating many Polish-American immigrants, who may constitute up to a third of the town.

Webster History:

Webster was first settled in 1713 and was officially incorporated in 1832.