Center Barnstead, New Hampshire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Center Barnstead, New Hampshire
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White Buffalo Trading Post
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 Center Barnstead, New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire
Center Barnstead, New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Belknap |
| Town | Barnstead |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03225
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| GNIS feature ID | 866074 |
Center Barnstead is a special place in the town of Barnstead, located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a recognized area with its own identity, but it's still part of the larger town of Barnstead. Center Barnstead is actually the biggest of several small villages you'll find in the town.
Exploring Center Barnstead
Center Barnstead is easy to find and get around. It's located right along the Suncook River, which has played an important role in its history.
Roads and Connections
If you're traveling by car, New Hampshire Route 28 goes around the village. This road connects Center Barnstead to other towns like Pittsfield to the southwest and Alton to the northeast.
Another important road is New Hampshire Route 126. It starts near Route 28 and goes right through the heart of Center Barnstead. From there, it continues southeast towards towns like Strafford and Barrington.
A Unique ZIP Code
Even though Center Barnstead is part of Barnstead, it has its very own ZIP code. This special code is 03225. The rest of the town of Barnstead uses a different ZIP code.
Past Transportation
Long ago, Center Barnstead was a stop along the Suncook Valley Railroad. This old railroad helped people and goods travel in and out of the village, connecting it to other places.
