While we don't have a date for the founding of Colchester, you might consider that their post office opened in 1813.
Colchester is 270 feet [82 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Colchester lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Code for Colchester: 802
The ZIP codes for Colchester: 05439, 05446, 05449<3>
Communities Also Named Colchester ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named Colchester - they are located in Illinois, New York, Ontario, Virginia and Washington.
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Colchester. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Colchester.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Colchester. 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 Colchester.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Colchester. See our Newspapers Page for Colchester.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Colchester ...
Looking for more information about Colchester? 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 Colchester, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Colchester.
Adding Colchester to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Colchester 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 (so far) for Colchester was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<5>
From that list, the Colchester post office opened in 1813.
If you're interested in how the shape of Vermont's counties, including Chittenden, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The elevation is an estimate for the area around Colchester - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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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 Colchester). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Colchester or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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A copy of the Blevins & Helbock Post Office list with background information can be found at: