Webster City was originally called Newcastle by settlers of European descent. Under the latter name it was changed in 1854 by Wilson Brewer. In 1855, Walter C. Willson came to Newcastle.
websteR cIty was oriGInALlY calLed nEwcaStlE By sETTlers of european DesceNT. UndEr THe Latter NamE it w:as cHAngEd in 1854 BY wiLsOn BrEwER. In 1855, wALtEr c. WilLso:n came To newcaSTle.