Originally known as Twitchell’s Mills, named for a sawmill and gristmill that was built there in 1774, the town of Harrisville, New Hampshire was formed from lands taken from Dublin, Hancock, Marlborough, Nelson, and Roxbury. Harrisville was named for Milan Harris, who owned the Cheshire Mills, which operated until 1970, and remain standing, nearly unchanged since the mid-1800s. Today, the Cheshire Mills are part of the Harrisville Historic District, which includes the center of town. Besides the town center, Harrisville includes the the village of Chesham. There are nine bodies of water in town, including Chesham Pond, Harrisville Pond, Seaver Reservoir, Silver Lake, and Skatutakee Lake.
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Offering homemade baked goods throughout the country, Brown House Bakery is situated in the town of Harrisville, New Hampshire. Its products, wholesale policies, catering services, and contacts are put forward.
http://www.brownhousebakery.com/
Founded in 1972, the Harrisville Children’s Center is a non-profit independent child care center in Harrisville, New Hampshire. Its programs, family involvement policies, enrollment, and contacts are put forward.
http://www.harrisvillechildrenscenter.org/
Founded by John and Patricia Colony, Harrisville Designs has been spinning virgin wool yarn in Harrisville, New Hampshire since 1971. Its history, mission, products, sale items, classes and workshops are highlighted.
http://www.harrisville.com/
The historic district is centered around Cheshire Mills, which closed in 1970, but also includes the village center. A town history and timeline, as well as a profile of the district, tour information, a schedule of meetings and events, and contacts are featured.
http://historicharrisville.org/
The family farm and kitchen is located in Harrisville, New Hampshire, raising all-natural beef, chicken, lamb, pork, and turkey on pasture and locally source non-GMO grains. Its products, kitchen, and farm dinners are highlighted, with schedules, and a blog.
http://www.mayfairfarmnh.com/
The bed and breakfast facility is situated in the Monadnock Region, within walking distance of the village of Harrisville, New Hampshire. Its guest rooms are highlighted, and photographs, contacts, and directions are included.
http://www.harrisvilleinn.com/
Situated in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire, Harrisville was incorporated in 1870. Its departments, boards and committees are introduced, along with a community calendar, contacts, and access to various forms and documents.
http://harrisvillenh.org/
The Harrisville, New Hampshire firm offers schematic design, planning, and green architecture services, custom homes, and restoration services for clients in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Vermont. An overview of its services and contacts are presented.
http://www.wapm.com/
