Plainfield Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Plainfield Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Lincoln St to the N; SE St. to the E; Ash St. to the S.; and S. Mill St to the W., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 31, 2010. The Register lists it for its architecture and exploration/settlement, at the local level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 201 other Indiana listings. The district takes in 174 historic buildings. The listing covers 58.2 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Indiana, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 113 MB · National Archives↗Finding Plainfield Historic District
Roughly bounded by Lincoln St to the N; SE St. to the E; Ash St. to the S.; and S. Mill St to the W., Plainfield
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Queen Anne style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Queen Anne.
Memories of Plainfield Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Plainfield Historic District
Is Plainfield Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 31, 2010 (Register number 10000121).
Is Plainfield Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 11 miles away.
Can you visit Plainfield Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Plainfield Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 113 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132003275 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.