North Springfield, Vermont Explained

Official Name:North Springfield, Vermont
Settlement Type:Census-designated place
Mapsize:260px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Vermont
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Windsor
Area Total Km2:2.9
Area Land Km2:2.9
Area Water Km2:0.1
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:573
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:495
Coordinates:43.3328°N -72.525°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:05150
Area Code:802
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:50-51925[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1458761[2]

North Springfield is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the town of Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population of the CDP was 573.[3] It lies at an altitude of 495 feet (151 m). A post office has been operated in North Springfield since 1832. Black River Produce, a major food processor and distributor, is headquartered in the village.

It is the location of the Stellafane Observatory, which is a National Historic Landmark. Dave Grohl grew up in this region.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  3. Web site: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): North Springfield CDP, Vermont. United States Census Bureau. August 1, 2012.