Webster Groves is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 23,230 at the 2000 census. The city is named after New England politician Daniel Webster. St. ... Official language(s) English Capital Jefferson City Largest city Kansas City Largest metro area St. ... Daniel Webster (January 18, 1782 – October 24, 1852) was a leading American statesman during the nations antebellum era. ...

Geography

Webster Groves is located at 38°35′16″N, 90°21′16″W (38.587702, -90.354366)^GR1. Adapted from Wikipedias MO county maps by Catbar. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.3 km² (5.9 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Webster Groves is bounded on the east by Shrewsbury; on the north by Maplewood and Brentwood; on the west by Rock Hill, Glendale, Oakland, and Crestwood; and on the south by Affton and Marlborough. Shrewsbury is a city located in St. ... Maplewood is a city located in St. ... Brentwood is a city located in St. ... Rock Hill is a city located in St. ... Glendale is a city located in St. ... Oakland is a city located in St. ... Crestwood is a city located in St. ... Affton is an unincorporated census-designated place located in St. ... Marlborough is a village located in St. ...

History

Ten miles southwest of Saint Louis was an area known to Missouri, Osage Nation and Dakota Indians and fur trappers until 1802 as the "Dry Ridge." In the early 1800's, this region, once a part of the Louisiana Territory, was changing from Spanish to French ownership and a system of land grants was inaugurated to promote immigration. Remember that during the early period of Spanish rule, officials gave land to settlers as a check against the English. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Eddie Plenty Holes, a Sioux Indian photographed about 1899. ... The United States in 1810, following the Louisiana Purchase. ...

As part of this program, in 1802 Gregorie Sarpy was granted 6,002 acres (24 km²) by Charles de Hautte Delassus, the last Spanish Lieutenant governor. The land grant covered the major area now known as Webster Groves.

Webster Groves' location on the Pacific Railroad line led to its development as a suburb. In the late 19th century, overcrowding, congestion, and unhealthy conditions in Saint Louis prompted urban residents to leave the city for quieter, safer surroundings. In 1892 the developers of Webster Park, an early housing subdivision, promoted the new community as the "Queen Of The Suburbs," offering residents superb housing options in a country-like atmosphere, as well as a swift commute to downtown Saint Louis jobs.

As a suburban municipality, Webster Groves has its origins as five separate communities along adjacent railroad lines. Webster, Old Orchard, Webster Park, Tuxedo Park, and Selma merged in 1896 in order to implement public services and develop a unified city government. Since that time, Webster Groves' tree-lined streets and abundance of single family homes have continued to attract people to the area as a "great place to live, work and play," not solely for the wealthy commuter suburb that early developers envisioned but for families that cut across all socioeconomic boundaries. The geographic and economic diversity of Webster Groves is evident in the variety of neighborhoods and its successes is rooted in the cooperation and willingness of community members from all walks of life to work together toward common goals.

In the 1960s Webster Groves was featured in the CBS documentary 16 In Webster Groves, and its high school has, more recently, been profiled in Time.^[1] The Webster Groves High School Statesmen maintain the oldest football rivalry west of the Mississippi River with the Pioneers of Kirkwood High School. CBS is one of the largest radio and television networks in the United States. ... 16 In Webster Groves was a 1966 award-winning documentary one-hour TV special produced by the CBS television network focussing on the experiences of adolescents growing up and living in Webster Groves, Missouri, United States. ... Time, (whose trademark is capitalized TIME) is a weekly American newsmagazine, similar to Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. ... The Mississippi River, derived from the old Ojibwe word misi-ziibi meaning great river (gichi-ziibi big river at its headwaters), is the second-longest named river in North America, with a length of 2320 miles (3733 km) from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico. ... Kirkwood is a city in St. ...

Webster Groves is the former home of a number of notable people, including writer Jonathan Franzen, whose novels The Twenty-Seventh City and The Corrections draw on St. Louis (thinly disguised as St. Jude in the latter book) and Webster Groves settings. Webster Groves was also the setting for the short-lived NBC television series Lucas Tanner (1974-75), which starred David Hartman. Jonathan Franzen (born August 17, 1959) is an American novelist and essayist. ... The Corrections is a novel of social criticism by American author Jonathan Franzen. ... NBC (an acronym for National Broadcasting Company) is an American television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York Citys Rockefeller Center. ... David Hartman (born May 19, 1935, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island) is a well-known American television personality, half brother to comedian/actor/director/telethon host Jerry Lewis, and is presently anchoring and hosting documentary programs on cable TVs History Channel and on PBS. Hartman is most known as the...

As of 2007, Gerry Welch is the mayor of Webster Groves, and the City Council consists of Councilmembers Kathy Hart, Edward Robinson, Randy Jotte, Kevin Gunn, Jeanne Kirkton, and Joan Esserman. 2007 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 23,230 people, 9,498 households, and 6,145 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,520.2/km² (3,937.5/mi²). There were 9,903 housing units at an average density of 648.1/km² (1,678.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.87% White, 6.38% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.21% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 9,498 households out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.03. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $60,524, and the median income for a family was $73,998. Males had a median income of $57,801 versus $38,506 for females. The per capita income for the city was $31,327. 4.8% of the population and 2.0% of families were below the poverty line. 5.0% of those under the age of 18 and 3.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Institutions and landmarks

Webster Groves is home to:

• Webster University
• Eden Theological Seminary
• Webster College-Eden Theological Seminary Collegiate District
• Central Webster Historic District
• Marshall Place Historic District
• Old Webster Historic District
• Charles W. Ferguson House
• Gorlock Building
• Hawken House
• Rock House, Edgewood Children's Center
• Tuxedo Park Station
• Nerinx Hall High School

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Notable residents

Notable people who have lived in Webster Groves include:

Bruce Reynolds Alger was the second Republican congressman from Texas since Reconstruction, serving from 1955 until 1965. ... Topps baseball card - 1958 Series, #072   Eldred William (Bud) Byerly (born October 26, 1920 in Webster Groves, Missouri) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. ... First Lieutenant George H. Cannon, USMC, was the first U.S. Marine in World War II to earn the nations highest military award — the Medal of Honor. ... The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. ... Harry Caray memorialized in a statue near Wrigley Field in Chicago. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... IMMORTALITY IN 9 SECONDS FLAT -LA Times. ... Phyllis Diller (born Phyllis Ada Driver on July 17, 1917) is an American comedian who is considered one of the pioneers of female stand-up comedy. ... Forrest C. Donnell (August 20, 1884–March 3, 1980) was a United States Senator and a Governor of Missouri. ... Mary Engelbreit is a graphic artist and childrens book illustrator who launched her own magazine, Mary Engelbreits Home Companion in 1996. ... Clay Felker is a magazine editor and journalist who founded New York Magazine in 1968. ... This article or section needs a complete rewrite for the reasons listed on the talk page. ... Jenna Fischer (born March 7, 1974 in Ft. ... Jonathan Franzen (born August 17, 1959) is an American novelist and essayist. ... The National Book Award is one of the most important literary prizes in the United States, presented annually for the best books by living U.S. citizens published in the U.S. The awards have been presented since 1950 in at least one category, and are presently awarded in each... Edward T. Hall (born May 16, 1914, Webster Groves, Missouri) is a respected anthropologist and cross-cultural researcher. ... Gordon Jenkins Gordon Hill Jenkins (12 May 1910-1 May 1984) was an American arranger who was an influential figure in popular music in the 1940s and 1950s, renowned for his lush string arrangements. ... Frederick H. Kreismann (August 7, 1869 - November 1, 1944) was an American politician who served as mayor of St. ... John Lutz (born 1939) is an american writer who mainly writes mystery novels. ... Marsha Mason with Richard Dreyfuss in The Goodbye Girl Marsha Mason (born April 3, 1942, St. ... Danny McCarthy is an American actor. ... Louis Metcalf (February 28, 1905 - October 27, 1981) was a jazz cornetist and trumpeter. ... Russ Mitchell (born on March 25, 1960 in St. ... The Early Show is an American television morning news talk show broadcast by CBS from New York City, 7 to 9 a. ... CBS is one of the largest radio and television networks in the United States. ... Eldred Gregory Peck (April 5, 1916 – June 12, 2003) was an Oscar-winning American film actor. ... Jane Smiley (born September 26, 1949) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction has been awarded since 1948 for distinguished fiction by an American author, preferably dealing with American life. ... Phoebe Snetsinger, nee Burnett (1931, Lake Zurich, Illinois, USA - November 23, 1999, Madagascar), a resident of Webster Groves, Missouri, was the most prolific birder in history, having seen over 8,500 species of birds by the time of her death. ... William Hedgcock Webster William Hedgcock Webster (born March 6, 1924) was the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 1978 to 1987 and Director of Central Intelligence from 1987 to 1991. ... The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a federal criminal investigative, intelligence agency, and the primary investigative arm of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). ... The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an intelligence agency of the United States government. ...

Further reading

• Marilynne Bradley. Arpens and Acres: A Brief History of Webster Groves, Missouri. Bradley, [1975].
• Marilynne Bradley. City of Century Homes: A Centennial History of Webster Groves, Missouri. Webster Groves Historic Preservation Commission, 1996.
• Ann Morris and Henrietta Ambrose. North Webster: A Photographic History of a Black Community (with photographic restorations by John Nagel). Indiana University Press, c1993.
• Clarissa Start. Webster Groves. City of Webster Groves, c1975.
• Wilda H. Swift and Cynthia S. Easterling. Webster Park: 1892-1992. Easterling, 2003 (1992).
• Ariadne Thompson. The Octagonal Heart. Bobbs-Merrill, 1956; and Webster Groves Bookshop, 1976.

References

1. ^ Nancy Gibbs, et al., "A Week in the Life of a High School," Time, October 25, 1999, at pp. 67-103.

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External links

• City of Webster Groves
• Virtual Community Slideshow
• Webster Historical Society
• Webster Kirkwood Times Newspaper
• Webster Community Links
• Webster Schools
• Webster History & Homes
• Webster Upcoming Events
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