Cornish is a small town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. The town was established as Mast Camp in 1763, as it was the shipping point for the masts that were floated down the river by English settlers. Cornish was incorporated in 1765, and named for Sir Samuel Cornish, a Royal Navy admiral. Cornish is home to three covered bridges, including the second-longest wooden bridge in the country, and the longest two-span covered bridge in the world. The author, J.D. Salinger, died in the local hospital in 2010, at the age of ninety-one. Unincorporated villages within the town include Cornish Center, Cornish Flat, Cornish City, Cornish Mills, South Cornish, Balloch, and Squag City.
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Cornish Arts Colony in Cornish and Plainfield, New Hampshire
A historical sketch of the art colony that existed between the years of 1885 and 1930 is put forward, including the names of the artists in residence during this period, an overview of the buildings associated with the colony, and a summary of the evaluation methods used.
http://www.crjc.org/heritage/N08-16.htm
Situated on Town House Road, the Cornish, New Hampshire is a campus of SAU #6, offering a PK-5th grade curriculum. The school board, departmental and faculty personnel are identified, announcements are posted to the site, and employment opportunities are published.
http://www.edline.net/pages/Cornish_Elementary_School
The annual, multi-day event takes place each August, on Town House Road in Cornish, New Hampshire. Directions, schedules, and an overview of its entertainment venues, an exhibitor’s handbook, sponsorship information, vendors, and contacts are included.
http://www.cornishfair.org/
The town’s official website identifies and offers contact information for its administrative and departmental personnel, boards, and local organizations, along with a guide to the community, local links, and announcements.
http://www.cornishnh.net/
Cornish, New Hampshire Community Profile
The New Hampshire Employment Security offers a profile of the town, including governmental contacts, a brief history, population trends, and demographics.
http://www.nhes.nh.gov/elmi/products/cp/profiles-htm/cornish.htm
Spanning the Connecticut River, connecting Cornish, New Hampshire with Windsor, Vermont, the town lattice truss bridge was constructed in 1866, and was the fourth bridge built on that site, the first in 1796. A profile of the bridge is presented on the New Hampshire Department of Transportation site.
http://www.nh.gov/nhdhr/bridges/p39.html
Maintained by the National Park Service, the home of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, a famous American sculptor, features more than a hundred of his artworks in its galleries and on the grounds. Directions, photographs and video, a historical profile, operating hours, fees, and a schedule of events are featured.
http://www.nps.gov/saga/
Offering full-service boarding and grooming services, as well as the breeding of pug puppies, the facility is located on Route 120 in Cornish, New Hampshire. Available puppies are highlighted, with photographs, and its location and contacts are included.
http://www.trafalgarkennels.com/
The Connecticut River Joint Commissions offers a historical profile of Trinity Church, in Cornish, New Hampshire, constructed from wood in 1808, along with a statement of its historical significance.
http://www.crjc.org/heritage/N08-2.htm
