Welcome to West Wardsboro ...
West Wardsboro is located in Windham County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of West Wardsboro, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
A typical abbreviation for West Wardsboro: W. Wardsboro
West Wardsboro is 1,440 feet [439 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: West Wardsboro lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
West Wardsboro lies within the (802) area code.
The ZIP code for West Wardsboro: 05360<3>
Communities near West Wardsboro ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near West Wardsboro.
- Brattleboro
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brattleboro have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brattleboro
- Brattleboro is located in Windham County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,257 people
- Manchester
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manchester have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manchester
- Manchester is located in Bennington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,214 people
- Shaftsbury
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shaftsbury have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shaftsbury
- Shaftsbury is located in Bennington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,411 people
- Westminster
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westminster have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westminster
- Westminster is located in Windham County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,952 people
- Putney
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east) - Arlington
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west) - Dorset
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest) - Wilmington
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilmington have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmington
- Wilmington is located in Windham County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,786 people
- Dummerston
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dummerston have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dummerston
- Dummerston is located in Windham County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,739 people
- Londonderry
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Londonderry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Londonderry
- Londonderry is located in Windham County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,639 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around West Wardsboro. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for West Wardsboro.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of West Wardsboro. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around West Wardsboro.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around West Wardsboro. See our Newspapers Page for West Wardsboro.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for West Wardsboro ...
Looking for more information about West Wardsboro? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for West Wardsboro, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for West Wardsboro.
Adding West Wardsboro to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of West Wardsboro in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for West Wardsboro was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found West Wardsboro on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Vermont (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for West Wardsboro.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for West Wardsboro. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Vermont: https://www.vermont.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Vermont's counties, including Windham, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around West Wardsboro - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as West Wardsboro). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether West Wardsboro or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |