Munsonville, New Hampshire facts for kids
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Munsonville, New Hampshire
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 Munsonville, New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire
Munsonville, New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Cheshire |
| Town | Nelson |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (380 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03457
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| GNIS feature ID | 868664 |
Munsonville is a small, quiet place in New Hampshire. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger town, but they don't have their own separate local government. Munsonville is located in the town of Nelson. You can find it in the northwestern part of Nelson, right by Granite Lake.
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Where is Munsonville Located?
Munsonville is nestled in Cheshire County, in the beautiful state of New Hampshire. It's a charming spot found in the northwest corner of the town of Nelson. The community is right around where the water flows out of Granite Lake.
Getting Around Munsonville
New Hampshire Route 9 is a very important road in New Hampshire. It runs from east to west across the state. This highway connects big cities like Concord and Keene. Route 9 now goes around Munsonville, passing to its south. Before the 1990s, this busy highway actually went right through the middle of the village!
Munsonville's ZIP Code
When you send mail to Munsonville, you might see a few different names used. For the 03457 ZIP code, people can use "Munsonville," "Stoddard," or "Nelson." All of these names are correct for mail going to this area.
Famous People from Munsonville
Even though Munsonville is a small community, some notable people have lived here!
- Joe Dobson was a professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball. After his career as a player ended, he made Munsonville his home.
- Ralph Page was a very important person in the world of American folk dance. He was famous for being a "contra dance" caller. He was also an expert on different types of American folk dances.
- Paul Swingle was another professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the California Angels team.
