History of Plainfield, New Hampshire, USA

1839 - Plainfield
Plainfield, New Hampshire
Sullivan county, lies on Connecticut river. It is 12 miles S. from Dartmouth college, and N.W. 55 from Concord. There is considerable valuable intervale on Connecticut river, and in other parts are excellent meadows. There are two ponds. At the S.W. part of this town, in Connecticut river, is Hart's island, which contains 19 acres.—Waterqueechy falls are in this town. A bridge was erected here in 1807. A small stream, flowing from Croydon mountains, waters the town.—Plainfield has a pleasant village, situated on a handsome plain, and through the centre of which the street passes N. and S. On a pleasant eminence in Meriden parish is located "The Union Academy," incorporated June 16, 1813. It is endowed with a permanent found of $40,000, the liberal bequest of the late Hon. Daniel Kimball, the interest of which, as directed by his last will, is to be applied as follows, viz.: $150 annually to the support of a Calvinistic preacher, and the remainder for the... Read MORE...

1854 - Plainfield
PLAINFIELD, a post - township in Sullivan co., New Hampshire, 50 miles N. W. from Concord. Population, 1892.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1895 - Plainfield
Plainfield, a post - hamlet in Plainfield township, Sullivan co., N.H., 6 miles N.N.E. of Windsor, Vt., and about 60 miles W.N.W. of Concord. It has 2 churches. The township is bounded on the W. by the Connecticut River. Pop. of the township, 1589.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

Here's a list of things to do and places to visit in Plainfield, New Hampshire:
Plainfield Farmers' Market: Start your visit to Plainfield by checking out the Plainfield Farmers' Market if it's running during your stay. It's a great place to sample local produce, artisanal products, and handmade crafts while interacting with friendly locals.

KUA Trails: Kimball Union Academy (KUA), a private school in Plainfield, maintains a network of picturesque trails that are open to the public. These trails wind through forests and meadows, providing opportunities for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing in the winter.

Maxwell Pond: Enjoy a peaceful day at Maxwell Pond, a serene and scenic spot for picnicking, swimming, or fishing. It's an ideal place for birdwatching and connecting with nature. Be sure to bring your camera for capturing the beautiful surroundings.

Plainfield Historical Society Museum: Explore the town's history at the Plainfield Historical Society Museum. This small but informative museum features exhibits and artifacts related to... Read MORE...