Plainville

Plainville is a town in Hartford County positioned between New Britain and Bristol. The Metacomet Ridge forms a natural boundary and shapes the landscape of this compact community.

The settlement grew from the Great Plain of Farmington in 1650 and developed as a farming community for two centuries. Railroad construction led to official incorporation as an independent town in 1869.

The annual Hot Air Balloon Festival in August fills the streets with families gathering for evening fireworks and community events. Local clubs organize social gatherings throughout the year in parks and town centers across the area.

The town center runs along Route 10 with access to local shops and services spread across several blocks. Visitors find ample parking near public facilities and along main streets.

Robertson Airport within the town boundaries is the oldest operating airfield in Connecticut. The small airfield has served as a home base for private pilots and aviation enthusiasts in the region for decades.

Location: Capitol Planning Region

Location: Hartford County

Elevation above the sea: 58 m

Shares border with: Southington

Website: http://plainvillect.com

GPS coordinates: 41.67472,-72.85694

Latest update: December 3, 2025 09:18