Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Webster, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Webster and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Webster
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Webster:
- 29.531742, -95.118770
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Webster
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Harris County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Harris County
- Since Webster is near Galveston County and also Brazoria County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Galveston County
- eBird sighting report for Brazoria County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Webster ...
We found 50 communities that share the name Webster.
There is one other community in Texas which is also named Webster.
Beyond Texas, we know of another 49 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 49 communities, 48 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Texas ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Alberta
- This Webster lies 2,131 miles [3,429.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Webster that is located in Harris County.
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Illinois
- Hancock County
- This Webster is located in Hancock County and lies 789 miles [1,269.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Webster that is located in Harris County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Webster.
- Iroquois County
- This Webster is located in Iroquois County and lies 883 miles [1,421.1 km] to the north northeast of the Webster that is located in Harris County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iroquois County community of Webster.
- Indiana
- Saint Joseph County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Webster [Saint Joseph County].
- Wayne County
- This Webster is located in Wayne County and lies 918 miles [1,477.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Webster that is located in Harris County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Webster.
- Iowa
- Keokuk County
- This Webster is located in Keokuk County and lies 838 miles [1,348.6 km]<1> to the north of the Webster that is located in Harris County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Keokuk County community of Webster.
- Madison County
- This Webster is located in Madison County and lies 816 miles [1,313.2 km] to the north of the Webster that is located in Harris County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Webster.
- Kansas
- Pottawatomie County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Webster [Pottawatomie County].
- Rooks County
- This Webster is located in Rooks County and lies 724 miles [1,165.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Webster that is located in Harris County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rooks County community of Webster.
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Androscoggin County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maine community of Webster [Androscoggin County].
- Penobscot County
- This Webster is located in Penobscot County and lies 1,786 miles [2,874.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Webster that is located in Harris County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Penobscot County community of Webster.
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Antrim County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Webster [Antrim County].
- Washtenaw County
- This Webster is located in Washtenaw County and lies 1,088 miles [1,751 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Webster that is located in Harris County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washtenaw County community of Webster.
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- Coos County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Hampshire community of Webster [Coos County].
- Merrimack County
- This Webster is located in Merrimack County and lies 1,601 miles [2,576.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Webster that is located in Harris County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Merrimack County community of Webster.
- New York
- Livingston County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New York community of Webster [Livingston County].
- Madison County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New York community of Webster [Madison County].
- Monroe County
- This Webster is located in Monroe County and lies 1,358 miles [2,185.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Webster that is located in Harris County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Webster.
- North Carolina
- Jackson County
- This Webster is located in Jackson County and lies 800 miles [1,287.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Webster that is located in Harris County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Webster.
- Rockingham County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Webster [Rockingham County].
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Darke County
- This Webster is located in Darke County and lies 949 miles [1,527.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Webster that is located in Harris County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Darke County community of Webster.
- Putnam County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Putnam County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Webster.
- Richland County
- This community is historic and although located in Richland County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Webster.
- Ontario
- This Webster lies 1,427 miles [2,296.5 km]<1> to the north of the Webster that is located in Harris County.
- Pennsylvania
- Schuylkill County
- This Webster is located in Schuylkill County and lies 1,323 miles [2,129.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Webster that is located in Harris County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schuylkill County community of Webster.
- Washington County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Webster [Washington County].
- Westmoreland County
- This Webster is located in Westmoreland County and lies 1,132 miles [1,821.8 km] to the northeast of the Webster that is located in Harris County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westmoreland County community of Webster.
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Brown County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Wisconsin community of Webster [Brown County].
- Burnett County
- This Webster is located in Burnett County and lies 1,138 miles [1,831.4 km]<1> to the north of the Webster that is located in Harris County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burnett County community of Webster.
- Portage County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Wisconsin community of Webster [Portage County].
Curious and Interesting Names Near Webster ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Clear Lake
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clear Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear Lake
- Clear Lake is located in Harris County
- Eagles Point
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagles Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagles Point
- Eagles Point is located in Galveston County
- Enchanted Woods
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Enchanted Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enchanted Woods
- Enchanted Woods is located in Galveston County
- Falcon Ridge
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falcon Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falcon Ridge
- Falcon Ridge is located in Galveston County
- Fieldcrest Forest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fieldcrest Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fieldcrest Forest
- Fieldcrest Forest is located in Galveston County
- Forest Green
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Green have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Green
- Forest Green is located in Harris County
- Fox Meadows
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Meadows
- Fox Meadows is located in Galveston County
- Frenchmans Creek
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frenchmans Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frenchmans Creek
- Frenchmans Creek is located in Galveston County
- Friendswood
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendswood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendswood
- Friendswood is located in Galveston County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 40,011 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Friendswood <5>
- Friendswood Crossing
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendswood Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendswood Crossing
- Friendswood Crossing is located in Galveston County
- Friendswood Gardens
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendswood Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendswood Gardens
- Friendswood Gardens is located in Galveston County
- Glen Cove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east) - Continue List (14 more) ...
- Imperial Gardens
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Imperial Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Imperial Gardens
- Imperial Gardens is located in Galveston County
- Lazy Bend
(5 miles [8 km] to the east) - League City
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for League City
- League City is located in Galveston County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 108,477 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for League City <5>
- Meadow Bend
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Bend
- Meadow Bend is located in Galveston County
- Orchard
(5 miles [8 km] to the west) - Pipers Meadow
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pipers Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pipers Meadow
- Pipers Meadow is located in Harris County
- Polly Oaks
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Polly Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Polly Oaks
- Polly Oaks is located in Galveston County
- Quaker Landing
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quaker Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quaker Landing
- Quaker Landing is located in Galveston County
- Quaker Village
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quaker Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quaker Village
- Quaker Village is located in Galveston County
- Sunpark
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west) - Sunset Meadows
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Meadows
- Sunset Meadows is located in Galveston County
- Sunwood
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west) - University Green
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Green have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Green
- University Green is located in Harris County
- University Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for University Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for University Park
- University Park is located in Harris County
- Imperial Gardens
How Far From Webster to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a city such as Webster to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Webster and extending to:
- Houston, which is the Seat of Harris County, lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<1> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Webster to Houston, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of a day.
- Austin, which is the State Capital of Texas, lies 165 miles [265.5 km] to the west northwest (WNW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take about three hours, a buggy would take 7 days and walking would take 10 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,214 miles [1,953.7 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take about three full days, a buggy would take 48 days and walking would take 69 days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,089 miles [11,408.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,808 miles [12,565.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,684 miles [9,147.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Webster: www.cityofwebster.com/
The official website for Harris County: www.co.harris.tx.us/
The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Webster) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Webster. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 29.5317, Longitude: -95.1188 In this case, the coordinates for Webster have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Webster, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Webster could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <7> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Webster to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 318.395 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 314.253 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 314.276 degrees. |