[7][8] Stod is best known for rock carvings in the Bølareinen field that are approximately 6000 years old.

There are several other prehistoric sites, including two stone circles, one on the Nordgård farm and one at the rectory, both of which are partially destroyed.

Traditionally, agriculture and forestry were the major industries in Stod, but construction of the Nordlandsbanen railway line brought with it new jobs and a dairy.

[9] The parish of Stod was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law).

On 23 January 1858, the growing village of Steinkjer was established as a ladested (town) with a population of 1,150.

The following places were merged to form a new, larger Steinkjer Municipality:[10] The municipality (originally the parish) is named after the local dialect expression stoe which means "ledge", "waterfall", or "depression".

At the time of the municipal dissolution, it was part of the Stod prestegjeld and the Nord-Innherad prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nidaros.

The municipal council (Herredsstyre) of Stod was made up of 13 representatives that were elected to four year terms.