North Springfield, Vermont

Coordinates: 43°19′58″N 72°31′30″W / 43.33278°N 72.52500°W / 43.33278; -72.52500
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North Springfield, Vermont
Location in Windsor County and the state of Vermont.
Location in Windsor County and the state of Vermont.
Coordinates: 43°19′58″N 72°31′30″W / 43.33278°N 72.52500°W / 43.33278; -72.52500
CountryUnited States
StateVermont
CountyWindsor
Area
 • Total1.1 sq mi (2.9 km2)
 • Land1.1 sq mi (2.9 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
495 ft (151 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total573
 • Density510/sq mi (200/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
05150
Area code802
FIPS code50-51925[1]
GNIS feature ID1458761[2]

North Springfield is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the town of Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont, United States.[3] As of the 2010 census, the population of the CDP was 573.[4] It lies at an altitude of 495 feet (151 m).[5] A post office has been operated in North Springfield since 1832.[6] Black River Produce, a major food processor and distributor, is headquartered in the village.

It is the location of the Stellafane Observatory, which is a National Historic Landmark.[7] Dave Grohl grew up in this region.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: North Springfield, Vermont
  4. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): North Springfield CDP, Vermont". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
  5. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: North Springfield, Vermont
  6. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: North Springfield Post Office
  7. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.