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Webster Groves, Missouri

Webster Groves is an inner-ring suburb of St.
Population 24,010

Top Events in Webster Groves History

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1802History
Louis, in an area known to fur trappers and Missouri, Osage and Dakota indigenous people, until 1802, as the Dry Ridge.
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1892History
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 co...
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1896History
Webster, Old Orchard, Webster Park, Tuxedo Park, and Selma merged in 1896 to implement public services and develop a unified city government.
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1898Education
Holy Redeemer, located on Lockwood, has had a Catholic elementary school since 1898.
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1915Government
It adjoins the campus of Webster University, which the sisters founded in 1915.
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1922Government
The parish was founded in 1922; the Sisters of Loretto formed the first kindergarten class in 1944.
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1924Government
Nerinx Hall High School, an all-girls Catholic high school, was founded by the Sisters of Loretto in 1924.
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1956Education
The school operated until 1956, when the U.S.
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1996History
Webster Groves Historic Preservation Commission, 1996.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 23,230 people, 9,498 households, and 6,145 families living in the city.

Historical Timeline

1802History
Louis, in an area known to fur trappers and Missouri, Osage and Dakota indigenous people, until 1802, as the Dry Ridge.
1892History
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 co...
1896History
Webster, Old Orchard, Webster Park, Tuxedo Park, and Selma merged in 1896 to implement public services and develop a unified city government.
1898Education
Holy Redeemer, located on Lockwood, has had a Catholic elementary school since 1898.
1915Government
It adjoins the campus of Webster University, which the sisters founded in 1915.
1922Government
The parish was founded in 1922; the Sisters of Loretto formed the first kindergarten class in 1944.
1924Government
Nerinx Hall High School, an all-girls Catholic high school, was founded by the Sisters of Loretto in 1924.
1956Education
The school operated until 1956, when the U.S.
1996History
Webster Groves Historic Preservation Commission, 1996.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 23,230 people, 9,498 households, and 6,145 families living in the city.
2003History
Easterling, 2003 (1992).
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 22,995 people, 9,156 households, and 6,024 families living in the city.
2013History
== External links == City of Webster Groves official website Webster Historical Society Historic maps of Webster Groves in the Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection Archived July ...
2016History
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $94,479 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,681) and the median family income wa...
2018Government
== Government == As of 2018, Gerry Welch was the mayor of Webster Groves.
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === The 2020 United States census counted 24,010 people, 9,239 households, and 5,858 families in Webster Groves.

Did You Know?

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Webster Groves is located in the state of Missouri.
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Webster Groves has a population of 24,010 residents.
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Louis County, Missouri, United States.

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Herbert Blumer
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