Chesterfield is located in
Cheshire County in the southwestern corner of the state between Hinsdale and Westmoreland on Highway 63 southwest of
Keene.
On the shores of the Connecticut River, this town has a history closely associated with river transportation and fishing. It was opened for settlement as early as 1733 and was originally known as Fort No. 1. Chesterfield received its charter in 1752 and was named for Philip Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield.
Visit Spofford Lake, one of the region's largest and oldest resorts, or nearby Chesterfield Gorge, a noted geologic site. Also located near Pisgah State Park.