Situated in southwestern New Hampshire, the town of Hinsdale, in Cheshire County, was chartered in 1753, and named for Colonel Ebenezer Hinsdale, who established Fort Hinsdale, as well as a trading post and gristmill, in 1742, at his own expense. Hinsdale is located along the Connecticut River, across the river from Brattleboro, Vermont. Hinsdale is bordered by Chesterfield on the north, Winchester on the east, and Northfield, Massachusetts to the south. In 1876, George A. Long built a self-propelled steam vehicle in Hinsdale, known as the Long Steam Tricycle, for which he received one of the country’s earliest automobile patents. William Haile, 26th governor of New Hampshire, died in Hinsdale in 1876. The Hinsdale Post Office, established in 1816, is the oldest continuously operated post office.
 
 
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Hinsdale Commercial & Industrial Development Corporation
HCIDC was founded in 1992, intended to promote and facilitate business growth within the town of Hinsdale, New Hampshire. An overview of business aspects within the town is presented, with land maps, and information about its TIF district.
http://www.hinsdaledevelopment.net/
Originally the Hinsdale Prevention Coalition, the organization seeks to make the Hinsdale, New Hampshire community a healthier place to live. Its site features video messages on topics such as bullying, smoking, and child abuse.
http://www.hpcnh.org/
HSD is a public school administrative district offering a PK-12th grade education through two campuses, Hinsdale Elementary School and Hinsdale Junior/Senior High School, each of which is highlighted here, along with information about its curriculum, school board, and a school calendar.
http://www.hnhsd.org/
Situated in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, Mountain Side is a men-only retreat offering weekend-only lodging for those who desire to escape their weekday routine, including tent campsites, a bunkhouse, and cabins, with dry camping available for RV owners. The facilities, rates, camp amenities, rules, and a trail map are posted.
http://www.mountainsidenh.com/
Offering a selection of pre-owned cars and trucks, the auto dealership is located on Susan Drive in Hinsdale, New Hampshire. Directions and hours, its inventory, special offers, and an dealer login are available.
http://www.racewaymotorsinc.com/
The automobile maintenance and repair facility in Hinsdale, New Hampshire is family owned and operated. Its location, hours, and services are highlighted, along with discount coupons, a customer survey, and cars available for sale.
http://www.shippeeauto.com/
Town of Hinsdale, New Hampshire
The town’s official web site introduces and provides contacts for its elected officials and departments, as well as meeting schedules and minutes, ordinances, announcements, and a schedule of events.
http://hinsdale.govoffice.com/