Chartered in 1761, Enfield is located in the heart of the Upper Valley. Early on in our history Enfield developed into an agricultural community. The settlement of a Shaker community on Mascoma Lake ushered in a new era for Enfield. As the Shakers expanded their settlement they encouraged the railroad to pass through our community.

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Like many New England areas, we too benefited from our fast moving waters, in this case the Mascoma River, to assist in the expansion of local industry. Enfield enjoyed a vibrant mill industry for many decades, finally coming to a close in the 1970's. We are now a thriving 21st century community offering a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities for our residents and visitors.

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Our residents (permanent resident population is approximately 4,600) and visitors can enjoy any number of outdoor year round all-season recreational opportunities. We have over 3,000 acres of conserved land and over 15 miles of shore land waiting to be explored. Enfield also has vibrant arts community, including a professional theater, summer musical camps and several museums.

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