West Nottingham, New Hampshire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Nottingham, New Hampshire
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Post Office and Olde Crossroads Store
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 West Nottingham, New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire
West Nottingham, New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Rockingham |
| Town | Nottingham |
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03291
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| GNIS feature ID | 870783 |
West Nottingham is a small community in the town of Nottingham, located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it's a recognized place but doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger town of Nottingham.
You can find West Nottingham about 1 mile south of U.S. Route 4 and 5 miles north of the main center of Nottingham town. It's situated along New Hampshire Route 152, which is a local road.
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Postal Information
West Nottingham has its very own ZIP code, which is 03291. A ZIP code is a special set of numbers that helps the post office sort mail quickly. Even though it's part of Nottingham, having its own ZIP code helps identify mail specifically for this community.
Famous People from West Nottingham
Some interesting people have connections to West Nottingham. Here are two of them:
Homer Bigart: War Reporter
Homer Bigart (1907–1991) was a famous American war correspondent. This means he was a journalist who reported from battlefields during wars. He won the Pulitzer Prize twice for his amazing reporting. The Pulitzer Prize is one of the highest awards for journalism in the United States. He reported on many important events, including World War II and the Vietnam War.
Else Holmelund Minarik: Children's Author
Else Holmelund Minarik (1920–2012) was a well-known author of children's books. She is most famous for creating the "Little Bear" series of books. These stories are loved by young readers and have even been turned into a popular animated TV show. Her books often teach important lessons about friendship and growing up.
