Webster is a

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in Riley Township, Putnam County,

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History

Webster was not officially platted, but once contained a post office under the name Stanley. This post office was established in 1863, and remained in operation until 1891.

References

Geography of Putnam County, Ohio Ghost towns in Ohio {{PutnamCountyOH-geo-stub