Welcome to Moosup ...
Moosup is located in Windham County<1>.
Moosup is 230 feet [70 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Moosup lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Moosup: (860)
The ZIP code for Moosup: 06354<3>
Communities near Moosup ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Moosup.
- Norwich
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norwich
- Norwich lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<4> to the southwest of Moosup.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 38,619 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Norwich<5>
- Norwich
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- Norwich lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<4> to the southwest of Moosup.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 38,619 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norwich have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Coventry
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- Coventry lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> to the east of Moosup.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 34,931 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coventry have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- West Warwick
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- West Warwick lies 19 miles [30.6 km]<4> to the east of Moosup.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 28,967 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Warwick have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Mansfield
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- Mansfield lies 18 miles [29 km]<4> to the west of Moosup.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 25,417 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mansfield have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mansfield<5>
- Windham
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- Windham lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<4> to the west of Moosup.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 24,463 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windham have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Killingly
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- Killingly lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<4> to the north of Moosup.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 17,305 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Killingly have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Burrillville
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- Burrillville lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<4> to the northeast of Moosup.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 16,810 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burrillville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Griswold
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- Griswold lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<4> to the south of Moosup.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,660 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Griswold have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Scituate
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- Scituate lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<4> to the northeast of Moosup.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,727 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scituate have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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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 Moosup. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Moosup.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Moosup. 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 Moosup.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Moosup. See our Newspapers Page for Moosup.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Moosup ...
Looking for more information about Moosup? 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 Moosup, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Moosup.
Adding Moosup to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Moosup 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 Moosup was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Moosup post office opened in 1828.
We also found Moosup in the book titled List of Post Offices in the United States (1870).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Moosup.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Moosup. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Connecticut: https://portal.ct.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Connecticut'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 Moosup - 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 Moosup). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Moosup or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Moosup) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Moosup. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from MoosupOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Moosup. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.7130, Longitude: -71.8825 |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |