Forgettable Mill Village of Plainfield, Connecticut

Central Village Historic District, tucked in Plainfield, Connecticut, was once swarming with industrious activity. Established in 1817, it houses a late 19th-century historic mill village and a small commercial center at the crossroads of Connecticut Route 12 and 14. The Central Manufacturing Company, the town's major employer, erected a brick mill in 1845, promoting growth. A railroad arrival in 1839 fueled further expansion. However, the economic surge faded by the end of the 19th century and was partially sustained by other industries until the early 20th century.

The Plainfield Woolen Company revitalized the textile industry, building the primary surviving mill building. The Plainfield Woolen Company Mill stands separately listed. Other architectural landmarks include the town hall (constructed 1872) and high school (1924), as well as Arthur Fenner's 1855 Italianate mansion and the 1845 Greek Revival Congregational Church.

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