Plainfield, Indiana
Plainfield is a town of 36,369 people in Hendricks County, Indiana, founded in 1839.
Why visit Plainfield
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 41 parks and trails, 128 places to eat, 26 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hendricks County Bridge Number 316, AMC Perry Crossing 18, Joel Jessup Farm and John W. McClain House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Plainfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Plainfield
Plainfield is a town in Guilford, Liberty, and Washington townships, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. The population was 27,631 at the 2010 census, and in 2022 the estimated population was 36,074.
From the Wikipedia article Plainfield, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Hendricks County Bridge Number 316
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Plainfield Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
206 West Main Street, Plainfield
Museums and landmarks23
Joel Jessup Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
John W. McClain House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Kellum-Jessup-Chandler Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
Mooresville Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Mooresville Friends Academy Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Building in Indiana, United States of America
Noah and Hannah Hadley Kellum House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Plainfield Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Smith Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
Sugar Grove Meetinghouse and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic church in Indiana, United States
THI and E Interurban Depot-Substation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Railway station in Indiana, the United States of America
A.A. Parsons Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Mooresville Gymnasium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds41
Burnett Woods Park & Nature Preserve
Park · 3.9 mi
855 South Dan Jones Road, Avon
Murphy Aquatic Park
Sports field and stadium · 4.5 mi
753 South County Road 625 East, Avon
WWII Memorial Park
Park · 3.9 mi
The World War II Memorial Park is a 1 acre park located at the Northwest corner of Dan Jones and 100 S. Established in 2013, the park...
29 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes128
Bru Burger
Restaurant · Burger, Fusion · 1.4 mi
2499 Perry Crossing Way, Plainfield
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-21:00
Shin Dig
Restaurant · American, Burger, Pizza · 1.4 mi
2498 Perry Crossing Way, Plainfield
Su 12:00-21:00; Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Stone Creek
Restaurant · International · 1.5 mi
2539 Perry Crossing Way, Plainfield
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-21:00
The Green Room Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
200 West Main Street, Plainfield
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00
116 more on the map.
History
In 1822, a tract of land which included the area now known as Plainfield was obtained by Jeremiah Hadley of Preble County, Ohio. Ten years later he sold it to his son, Elias Hadley. Levi Jessup and Elias Hadley laid out the town in 1839. Plainfield was incorporated as a town in 1839. The town got its name from the early Friends (Quakers) who settled around the area and established several meetinghouses throughout the county, including the important Western Yearly Meeting of Friends in Plainfield. The Friends were "plain" people, and thus the name "Plainfield". The high school continues to honor the Quakers, using the name for the school's mascot.
From the History section of Plainfield, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay26
Baymont Inn and Suites Plainfield/Indianapolis Airport
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
6010 Gateway Drive, Plainfield
SpringHill Suites Indianapolis Airport/Plainfield
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
6014 Gateway Drive, Plainfield
Churches and places of worship21
Islamic Society of North America
Place of worship · Sunni · 2.2 mi
6555 S County Road 750 East, Plainfield
Plainfield Friends Meetinghouse
Church · Quaker · 1.6 mi
105 South East Street, Plainfield
Traders Point Christian Church Plainfield
Church · 0.4 mi
2002 Stafford Road, Plainfield
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging19
Schools, colleges and libraries35
Decatur High Ability Academy
School · 5.4 mi
5106 South High School Road, Indianapolis
Healthcare5
Map of Plainfield
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 4.6 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 5.4 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 67°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 65°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 34°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Indianapolis Nwfo (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hendricks County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2008-06-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Avon 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Danville 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Brownsburg 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Indianapolis city (balance) 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Bargersville 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Beech Grove 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Greenwood 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Martinsville 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Carmel 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Franklin 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Plainfield Indiana, Eric Wood, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joel Jessup Farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mooresville Commercial Historic District, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hendricks County Bridge 316 northern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- John W. McClain House, Nyttend, Public domain
- THI and E Interurban Depot-Substation in Plainfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- Noah and Hannah Hadley Kellum House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mooresville Friends Academy Building, Nyttend, Public domain
- Main near Center in Plainfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kellum-Jessup-Chandler Farm, Nyttend, Public domain
- SugarGroveFriends, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Smith Farmhouse near Plainfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- A.A. Parsons Farmstead fields, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mooresville Gymnasium, Nyttend, Public domain
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