Plainfield Civic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Plainfield Civic District, at Roughly, Watchung Ave. between E. Fifth and E. Seventh Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 17, 1993. The Register lists it for its town planning, politics and architecture, at the local level. The district takes in 4 historic buildings. The listing covers 2 acres. Seven more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in Plainfield, New Jersey. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Roughly, Watchung Ave. between E. Fifth and E. Seventh Sts., Plainfield · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
7 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Plainfield Civic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Plainfield Civic District
Is Plainfield Civic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 17, 1993 (Register number 93000533).
Is Plainfield Civic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Jersey has 54 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Baltusrol Golf Club, 7 miles away.
Can you visit Plainfield Civic 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.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.