Chartered in 1761, the town of Plainfield was chartered in 1761, and includes the Plainfield Village, Meriden Village, and East Plainfield, in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. The town of Plainfield is located on the northern edge the Cornish Art Colony, which existed from 1895 through the years of World War I. The artist, Maxfield Parrish, bought land near his parent’s estate in Plainfield in 1898, when he was twenty-eight, living in Plainfield for most of sixty-seven years. Other notable residents of Plainfield have included the actress, Ethel Barrymore, who was a summer resident, and Ben Cherington, manager of the Boston Red Sox. Plainfield is across the Connecticut River from Hartland, Connecticut, and west of Meriden, New Hampshire.
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The conservative Christian congregation meets at its facilities on Route 12A in Plainfield, New Hampshire. Its core values, a statement of faith, doctrinal distinctives, and an overview of its ministries is featured, along with a blog, sermon archive, and contacts.
http://www.cvccc.org/
Established by Edmund S. Read in 1920, the library was then donated to the town of Plainfield, New Hampshire. Its location, hours of operation, a schedule of events, and a guide to the community are put forward.
http://www.plainfieldnhlibrary.org/
Plainfield Community Baptist Church
The American Baptist congregation meets at its facilities in Plainfield, New Hampshire. A church calendar and schedule of upcoming events are published, with photographs, leadership contacts, and announcements.
http://www.pcbcnh.org/
Organized in 1978, the focus of the organization is on promoting interest in the history of the town of Plainfield, New Hampshire, collecting, acquiring, and preserving artifacts relating to the town. Membership information and an overview of the organization’s research facilities and materials, a calendar of events, and online store are included.
http://www.phsnh.org/
Located in Meriden, New Hampshire, the elementary school is part of SAU #32. A staff directory, curriculum information, teacher pages and contacts, and a student/parent handbook are presented, along with news, announcements, and directions.
http://www.plainfieldschool.org/
Plainfield Seventh-day Adventist Church
Sunday and Wednesday schedules and a calendar of programs and upcoming events are presented for the Plainfield, New Hampshire church, along with general information about the Seventh-day Adventist denomination, church leadership, and membership policies.
http://www.plainfieldsdachurch.org/
Located adjacent to the Connecticut River, the Plainfield, New Hampshire farm produces apples, blueberries, raspberries, and pumpkins, also offering homemade cider and a corn maze. A calendar of events, photographs, and recipes are featured.
http://www.riverviewnh.com/
Located on 135 acres in Plainfield, New Hampshire, Christian groups may lease the facilities year round, or Christians may attend scheduled camps on the grounds. A calendar of events and information about renting the camp, making payments, or contributions are available online.
http://www.singinghills.net/
Town of Plainfield, New Hampshire
The official municipal site offers an overview of the town government and a guide to local schools, libraries, and recreational facilities, along with town agendas and minutes, a schedule of events, and announcements.
http://plainfieldnh.org/
Family owned and operated, the Plainfield, New Hampshire dealership carries new and used tractors and equipment. A map and directions are offered, and its inventory is highlighted, including its brands, services, and finance policies.
http://www.townlineequipment.com/
