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Webster

A ghost town of unknown status in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Webster ghost town, Pennsylvania
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Quick Facts

Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Webster has it. Webster is a census-designated place located in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County in the state of Pennsylvania, United States. The community is located along Pennsylvania Route 906.

Indiana County holds 28 documented ghost towns, including Appalacha, Aqueduct, Armerford — Webster keeps them company on the map.

The story of Webster

Pennsylvania invented the American company town — coal patches and oil booms that burned bright and short.

Webster is a census-designated place located in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County in the state of Pennsylvania, United States. The community is located along Pennsylvania Route 906. It was laid out in 1833 by Benjamin Beazell, and named for the Federalist statesman Daniel Webster. As of the 2010 census the population was 255 residents.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Webster is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Webster is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

Webster FAQs

Where is Webster located?
Webster is in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Webster in?
Webster sits in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. See our full guide to ghost towns in Indiana County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Webster?
Webster is a census-designated place located in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County in the state of Pennsylvania, United States. The community is located along Pennsylvania Route 906.
What remains at Webster today?
The on-the-ground condition of Webster is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Can you visit Webster?
Here's the honest truth: access to Webster is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Webster, Pennsylvania”), CC BY-SA.

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