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Introduction to Plaistow, New Hampshire
Plaistow, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 4 miles N of Haverhill, Massachusetts and 33 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 7,747 residents in the town.
Plaistow History
The community was officially established in 1746, after a boundary dispute between the New Hampshire Grants and the Massachusetts Bay Colony was resolved. The western part of the community became the town of Atkinson in the year 1776.
Plaistow and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Plaistow
Rye Harbor State Park, Bear Brook State Park, Wallis Sands State Park and North Hampton State Park are popular local tourist spots. Bartlett Museum, the Custom House Maritime Museum and the American Textile History Museum may prove interesting to those wishing to learn more about the area’s history.
Plaistow Transportation
Manchester Airport is nearby.
Plaistow Higher Education
Facilities for higher education are available from Tufts University, Merrimack College, Salem State College and North Shore Community College.
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