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Plainville, CT

Plainville is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. The population was 17,525 at the 2020 census.

Plainville first was inhabited by Europeans around 1650. By the 1660s, the land was incorporated as land for nearby Farmington. In the year 1869, it separated from Farmington due to the distance of the town center and the growth of Plainville downtown due to the installation of the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad and the Hartford, Providence, and Fishkill Railroad.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 25.3 square kilometers (9.8 sq mi²), of which 9.7 square miles (25.2 km²) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km², or 0.72%, is water. The east side of the town is bordered by two prominent peaks of the Metacomet Ridge: Pinnacle Rock and Bradley Mountain. The 51-mile (82 km) Metacomet Trail traverses those peaks.

Plainville has three elementary schools: Louis Toffolon School, Frank T. Wheeler School, and Linden Street School. There is one middle school, the Middle School of Plainville, which serves grades 6 to 8. The middle school adopts the same mascot and colors as the town high school.

Plainville High School is the only town high school. The school mascot is the Blue Devil, and the colors are blue and white, the same as nearby Central Connecticut State University. The Plainville High School cheer team are Central Connecticut Conference Grand Champions, having won the title in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, & 2022. They were CIAC co-ed champions in 2019 and placed top 3 in New England in 2022.

Plainville places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The Hospital of Central Connecticut offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Start your fitness journey at Wheeler Regional Family YMCA, which provides a range of fitness classes, swimming, and wellness programs. Big Sky Fitness and Planet Fitness offer comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. For those seeking a holistic approach, Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs offers wellness services and fitness classes. Connecticut Sportsplex in neighboring Bristol features state-of-the-art fitness equipment and group classes. Vital Life Center provides yoga classes for all skill levels, promoting relaxation and flexibility. Pilates Defined offers specialized pilates sessions to improve core strength and overall fitness.

The top sites in Plainville, CT are Norton Park, Sunset Rock State Park, and Paderewski Park.

Population: 17,525 (2020). ZIP Code: 06062. Area codes: 860, 959. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Area: 9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²).

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What is Plainville, CT is known for?

Located in southwestern Hartford County, Plainville lies between the Metacomet Ridge’s Bradley Mountain and Pinnacle Rock. A flatland, known in its early settlement as the Great Plain of Farmington, Plainville flourished with the 1828 opening of the Farmington Canal, which ran through town and linked New Haven to Northampton, Massachusetts. By the time Plainville was incorporated in 1869, warehouses, factories, and taverns complemented its agricultural base. When the locomotive made the canal obsolete, its Plainville towpaths became railways. Air transport also factors into Plainville's history. Its Robertson Airport is Connecticut’s oldest, and its annual hot air balloon festival is one of the last still held in New England.

What is the crime rate in Plainville, CT?

The crime rate in Plainville is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 20 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. Despite this, residents and local authorities may still take measures to address safety concerns and work towards maintaining a secure community environment. Initiatives such as community policing, neighborhood watch programs, and cooperation with law enforcement can contribute to reducing crime rates and promoting safety for all residents.

What county is Plainville, CT in?

Plainville is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. The population was 17,525 at the 2020 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 25.3 square kilometers (9.8 sq mi²), of which 9.7 square miles (25.2 km²) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km², or 0.72%, is water.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Plainville

Connecticut History

Neighborhood Scout

Hospital of Central Connecticut

Norton Park

Sunset Rock State Park

Paderewski Park

The Hospital of Central Connecticut

Wheeler Regional Family YMCA

Big Sky Fitness

Planet Fitness 

Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs

Connecticut Sportsplex

Vital Life Center

Pilates Defined

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