Ossipee is one of the newer municipalities in the state, as it was incorporated officially on December 9, 2002. It was part of the Altamahaw-Ossipee census-designated place until its incorporation.
The municipality of Ossipee is a relatively recent addition to the state, having been formally established on December 9, 2002. Prior to this, it was included in the larger Altamahaw-Ossipee census-designated region before becoming an independent community.