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