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Four Ideas for a Plainfield Staycation
Some of my most fun weekends are the ones when I plan a staycation. A "staycation" is when you stay in your town/city and play tourist. Here are my four ideas for a Plainfield staycation. I've got a bit of something for everyone to have a memorable and fun staycation in … [Read More...]
Four Tips for Shopping at Gilley’s Antique Mall
Looking for that unique find to add to your house? I've got the store for you. Gilley's Antique Mall located in Plainfield has been in operation since 1989. Gilley's Antique Mall is named after the owners and is an amazing 35,000 square feet of space filled with … [Read More...]
Plainfield to Host Statewide Little League Tournament
Mom, baseball and apple pie -- classic Americana. This July, there will be plenty of moms and plenty of baseball in the town of Plainfield, Indiana when the 2014 Little League Major Boys State Tournament descends on the Al & Jan Barker Sports Complex. No word yet on … [Read More...]
Plainfield, Indiana
The town of Plainfield, Indiana, got its name from the early Friends (Quakers) who settled around the area and established several meetinghouses throughout the county, including the important Western Yearly Meeting of Friends in Plainfield. The Friends were "plain" people, and thus the name Plainfield was born. Schools in the Plainfield education system continue to honor the Quakers, using their name and stylized likeness as their mascot. Video of R/C boats at Splash Island in Plainfield, Indiana A suburb on the southwest side of Indianapolis, Plainfield, Indiana has long been associated with the National Road, U.S. 40, which goes through town as "Main Street" in downtown Plainfield. One incident which brought Plainfield national attention occurred in 1842 when President Martin Van Buren was spilled purposefully from his stage coach into the thick mud of the highway. Plainfield Arts The Plainfield arts community is not without its own resources. Plainfield is home to the Sketch Pad Art Studio, a gallery that features works of Plainfield artists in its halls. … Read more
