Welcome to White River Junction ...
White River Junction is located in Windsor County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of White River Junction, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1860.
A typical abbreviation for White River Junction: White Riv. Jct. (or less commonly used: White Riv. Jctn.)
White River Junction is 360 feet [110 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: White River Junction lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for White River Junction: (802)
The ZIP code for White River Junction: 05001<3>
Communities near White River Junction ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near White River Junction.
- Lebanon
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lebanon have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lebanon
- Lebanon is located in Grafton County (NH)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 13,808 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lebanon <5>
- Claremont
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Claremont
- Claremont is located in Sullivan County (NH)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 12,944 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Claremont <5>
- Hanover
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanover
- Hanover is located in Grafton County (NH)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,555 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hanover <5>
- Hartford
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Enfield
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Enfield
- Enfield is located in Grafton County (NH)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,564 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Enfield <5>
- Canaan
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canaan
- Canaan is located in Grafton County (NH)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,917 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Canaan <5>
- Hartland
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest) - Norwich
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north) - Windsor
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest) - Grantham
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grantham have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grantham
- Grantham is located in Sullivan County (NH)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,955 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grantham <5>
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 White River Junction. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for White River Junction.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of White River Junction. 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 White River Junction.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around White River Junction. Our list includes 7 papers. See our Newspapers Page for White River Junction.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for White River Junction ...
Looking for more information about White River Junction? 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.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to White River Junction, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for White River Junction.
Adding White River Junction to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of White River Junction 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 White River Junction was on a map (with an unknown title) dated 1860.
We also found White River Junction in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for White River Junction.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for White River Junction. 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 Windsor, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around White River Junction - 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 White River Junction). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether White River Junction 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. |