Message from the Executive Director

WELCOME TO PLAINFIELD

In 1820, Quaker pioneers from Guilford County, North Carolina settled in the White Lick Creek area. In July of 1832, the Town of Plainfield was platted with 64 lots straddling The National Road. The Plainfield Post Office was established in September 1835, and the first public school was built in 1867. From these humble beginnings along with the National Road, Plainfield has continued to grow and prosper with much of our commerce developing with the transportation systems of the day. Through the era of the National Road and rail, and now highway and air, Plainfield has contributed to the national transportation network.

Plainfield is nationally known as a center of logistic and distribution. There are several national companies located in more than 23 million square feet of manufacturing and distribution space in our industrial area. Even more, the town has recently annexed an additional 850 acres dedicated to this industry.

Plainfield has also become a regional shopping area. With Metropolis Mall and numerous retail centers, you will not have to leave town to fulfill your shopping needs. In addition to shopping, we have the finest dining establishments that include the locally owned and operated “Coachman Restaurant & Lounge” and “Stone Creek Dining Co.”. We have it all, from fast food, to gourmet burgers all the way to fine dining that includes national chains.

Since the first public school was established in 1867, Plainfield has always been in the forefront of education. All of the Plainfield Schools have been awarded a “Four Star” rating in 2004 and 2005. Plainfield Community Schools is the only school system in the state to achieve this rating for all of the schools in the system. Also, to support our Quaker heritage, we have more than two dozen houses of worship to fulfill your spiritual needs.

Our Parks system is the envy of all central Indiana. The many miles of paved trails along with the Recreation & Aquatic Center with Splash Island, an outdoor and indoor water park complete with a physical fitness center and gymnasium, are supported by over 460 acres of parkland located throughout the town.

The town is also supported by many charitable and fraternal organizations that add another dimension to the quality of life you will find in Plainfield. We are truly a, “Community of Values”. In addition to all of this, Plainfield has the most stable tax rate in Hendricks County making our community an affordable place to live with a diverse housing inventory.

Whether you are just visiting or looking for a place to relocate your home and/or business, feel free to contact me at the chamber office. I would love to tell you more about our great community. Please call 317-839-3800, or email.

Kent McPhail
Executive Director