Plaistow is one of only two towns in the world with that name, the other being in Essex, England, outside of London. Originally a part of Haverhill, known as Haverhill District, Plaistow separated and was incorporated by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth in 1749, ten miles after the boundary dispute between the colonies of Massachusetts Bay and New Hampshire was settled in 1739. Prior to that time, residents in Plaistow were taxed by both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. In 1776, the western portion of the town broke off to form Atkinson. Situated in southeastern Rockingham County, New Hampshire, Plaistow is bordered on the north by Hampstead, northeast by Kingston, east by Newton, west by Atkinson, and south by Haverhill. Plaistow is one of only two towns in New Hampshire that does not have a major pond or lake within its boundaries, although several streams flow through the town, including Little River, Kelley Brook, Seaver Brook, Bryant Brook, Mankill Brook, and Snow’s Brook.
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The history, guiding principles, and church covenant of the congregation in Plaistow, New Hampshire are put forward, along with schedules, a church bulletin, photographs, sermon video, and leadership contacts.
http://www.cornerstoneplaistow.org/
First Baptist Church of Plaistow
Associated with American Baptist Churches USA, the congregation meets at its facilities on Main Street in Plaistow, New Hampshire. An introduction to the church is offered for those who are new to the church, and its location and calendar of events are included.
http://www.fbcplaistow.org/
Organized for the purpose of collecting memorabilia and documents pertaining to the history of Plaistow, New Hampshire, the Society’s membership policies and fees, meeting schedules, historical articles, and online shopping area are included.
http://www.plaistowhistorical.org/
Opened in 1897, the library is located on Plaistow, New Hampshire’s Main Street. Its history, location, hours of operation, and policy information are featured, new materials are highlighted, downloadable materials and other online resources are recognized, and announcements are published to the site.
http://www.plaistowlibrary.com/
The official municipal site features a profile of the community, a guide to local schools, its library, and recreational facilities, along with meeting agendas and minutes, departmental contacts, and a variety of online resources, such as dog license payments and vital records requests.
http://www.plaistow.com/
