White River Junction is the largest community within the town of Hartford. The village includes the White River Junction Historic District, a historic district that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic district reflects the urban architecture of the area from the late 19th century and early 20th century. The district is bounded by the Central Vermont railroad tracks, Gates Street, and South Main Street.

The village has a total area of 1.7 square miles. It takes its name from the White River, which joins with the Connecticut River there. The village is only a five-minute drive from Hanover, NH which hosts Dartmouth College, and nearly equidistant from major cities and towns such as Rutland, Montpelier, St. Johnsbury, Brattleboro, Keene, and Concord. All are about one hour’s drive from the village.