Welcome to North Stratford ...
North Stratford is located in Coos County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of North Stratford, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
A typical abbreviation for North Stratford: N. Stratford
North Stratford is 910 feet [277 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: North Stratford lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Code for North Stratford: 603
The ZIP code for North Stratford: 03590<3>
Communities near North Stratford ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near North Stratford.
- Lancaster
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lancaster have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lancaster
- Lancaster is located in Coos County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,234 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lancaster <5>
- Colebrook
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colebrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colebrook
- Colebrook is located in Coos County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,134 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colebrook <5>
- Northumberland
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northumberland
- Northumberland is located in Coos County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,117 people
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Northumberland
- From North Stratford to Northumberland
- Burke
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest) - Brighton
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west) - Charleston
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Charleston have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Charleston
- Charleston is located in Orleans County (VT)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 984 people
- Stewartstown
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stewartstown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stewartstown
- Stewartstown is located in Coos County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 925 people
- Canaan
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north) - Columbia
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast) - Morgan
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
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 North Stratford. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for North Stratford.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of North Stratford. 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 North Stratford.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around North Stratford. See our Newspapers Page for North Stratford.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for North Stratford ...
Looking for more information about North Stratford? 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 North Stratford, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for North Stratford.
Adding North Stratford to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of North Stratford 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 North Stratford was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for North Stratford.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for North Stratford. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of New Hampshire: https://www.nh.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of New Hampshire's counties, including Coos, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around North Stratford - 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 North Stratford). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether North Stratford 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. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |