Plainville, CT is situated in the southern region of the state approximately 20 miles from the Long Island Sound. The city has a population of roughly 17,200 and is located in Hartford County. People looking for Plainville apartments for rent will find one of the smallest but thriving towns in the state.
Plainville was first settled in 1657 as part of Farmington, and it was incorporated its own town in 1869. Its name came from a reference to the area, which appeared to be a "great plain." The town became a commerce hub in 1828, after the Farmington Canal opened. Today, the main business section of the city is located on the land that was one of the earliest industrial sites.
Plainville attracts many large companies with its convenient location at the intersection of State Route 72 and Interstate 84. Businesses include General Electric, Tilcon CT, Inc., Mott Corporation, and Connecticut Tool. Residents with apartments in Plainville enjoy close proximity to the Robertson Field Airport, several Amtrak stations, and institutes of higher education, including Central Connecticut State University and University of Hartford. Students attend a small school system that is constantly receiving updates and implementing changes to better their education. Residents also enjoy several area parks and sports complexes.
Plainville residents take part in many community-oriented events such as the Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival. The city offers a family aquatic center and Paderewski Park, which is four acres of wetland, trails, hundreds of painted turtles, and other wildlife. Residents can learn about the town's past with the Plainville Historical Society and its many exhibits. They can also visit many historical landmarks in the area.
When residents want the feel of a bigger city they can travel to the state's capital, Hartford, and enjoy all it has to offer. There, they can see The Wadsworth Atheneum, live performances, the Mark Twain House, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, and the Connecticut State Capitol.
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