About Plainfield, NJ
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Plainfield is a suburb of New York City with a population of 50,252. Plainfield is in Union County. Living in Plainfield offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Plainfield there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Plainfield.
History of Plainfield, NJ
Plainfield was originally formed as a township on April 5, 1847, from portions of Westfield Township, while the area was still part of Essex County. On March 19, 1857, it became part of the newly-created Union County. Plainfield was incorporated as a city on April 21, 1869, from portions of Plainfield Township. The city and township coexisted until March 6, 1878, when Plainfield Township was dissolved.
