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Plainfield, New Jersey

Located in Union County, New Jersey, Plainfield was established in 1869. Beautiful Victorian architecture in historic neighborhoods. South Plainfield and North Plainfield are separate municipalities.
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Founded 1869 | Population 54,000 | Peak 54,000 (2024) | County Union County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Plainfield, New Jersey

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1869 Founded: Plainfield was founded in Union County.
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1919 Economic Development: Plainfield grew through manufacturing and industry.
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1967 Riots: Civil unrest.
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2010 Modern Era: Plainfield continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Plainfield

Mar 23, 2026
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WASHINGTON—Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been stationed at more than a dozen major U.S. airports as a partial …
May 12, 2016
Tattoo Haunted Teen Girl 2 Years Photo
New York, May 12, 2016 — A teenage girl’s regret over a hasty tattoo decision captured online attention this week, turning…
Apr 25, 2016
Prosecutors New Jersey Daycare Ran Fight Club Young Children
Hackensack, N.J. – Prosecutors dropped a bombshell accusation on April 25, 2016, claiming a local daycare center had devolved in…
Apr 25, 2016
New Jersey University Probes Threats Against African Americans
New Brunswick, N.J. (April 25, 2016) — A New Jersey university launched an investigation into a wave of threatening messages aim…
Feb 15, 2016
Chris Christie Slams Michelle Obama Interfering School Meals
Trenton, NJ – On February 15, 2016, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie didn’t hold back when he blasted First Lady Michell…
Feb 12, 2016
Kansas Legislature Proposes Bar Lottery Winners Collecting Government
Topeka, Kansas (February 12, 2016) – In a move that stirred up talk about welfare and personal fortune, the Kansas Legislature p…

Complete Historical Timeline

1869 Culture
Founded
1919 Industry
Economic Development
1967 Politics
Riots
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Beautiful Victorian architecture in historic neighborhoods.
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South Plainfield and North Plainfield are separate municipalities.
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Union County city in central NJ.
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Plainfield was founded in 1869.
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Plainfield has a population of approximately 54,000.

Famous People from Plainfield, New Jersey

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Bill Evans
Composer, Conductor · Born Aug 16, 1929 · Died Sep 15, 1980 (age 51)
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Irving Penn
Photographer, Artist · Born Jun 16, 1917 · Died Oct 7, 2009 (age 92)
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Kenneth Ham
Astronaut, Engineer · Born Dec 12, 1964 · Age 61
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Mary McCormack
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Feb 8, 1969 · Age 57
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Jaren Jackson Jr.
Basketball Player · Born Sep 15, 1999 · Age 26

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