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Plain City is a village in Madison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 4,225 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Plain City was platted in 1839. The village was named from the fact the site was a plain amid the forests.

A brief history of Plain City can be found on the Plain City Wikipedia page.

Geography

Plain City is located at 40°07′28.6′′N 83°17′10.3′′W (40.124607, -83.284898).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.15 square miles (8.16 km2), of which 3.10 square miles (8.03 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 4,225 people, 1,500 households, and 1,162 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,362.5 inhabitants per square mile (526.1/km2). There were 1,593 housing units at an average density of 514.3 per square mile (198.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.7% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 1,500 households, of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.9% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the village was 36.4 years. 29.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 9.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

Attractions and Landmarks

Plain City Historic District

The Plain City Historic District is centered around Main Street and includes examples of Federal, Greek Revival and Italianate architecture dating back to the late 1830s. Notable buildings include the Plain City Village Hall and the Plain City Library.

The historic district is located at:

202 N Chillicothe St
Plain City, OH 43064

More information can be found on the Village of Plain City website.

Der Dutchman Restaurant

Der Dutchman Restaurant is an Amish-style eatery known for its family-style meals and bakery. It opened in Plain City in 1978.

Der Dutchman is located at:

445 S Jefferson Ave
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-3414

More information can be found on the Der Dutchman website.

Glacier Ridge Metro Park

Glacier Ridge Metro Park is a 1,680-acre park with wooded areas, restored prairie, and wetlands. Activities include hiking, fishing, camping, and more.

Glacier Ridge Metro Park is located at:

9801 Hyland Croy Rd
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-0880

More information can be found on the Metro Parks website.

Local Government and Services

Village Government

Plain City is governed by a mayor and six-member Village Council. The current mayor is Matthew Plaisted.

Contact information for Plain City government:

Plain City Village Hall
202 N Chillicothe St
Plain City, OH 43064
Phone: (614) 873-2521

Website: http://www.plain-city.com/

Public Services

Police protection in Plain City is provided by the Madison County Sheriff's Office.

The Plain City Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services. There are two fire stations located at:

Station 361
201 North Chillicothe Street
Plain City, OH 43064

Station 362
10 West Main Street
Plain City, OH 43064

Library

The Plain City Public Library is located at:

305 North Chillicothe Street
Plain City, Ohio 43064
Phone: (614) 873-2629

The library was founded in 1935 and has a collection of over 25,000 items.

Education

Plain City is served by the Jonathan Alder Local School District. Schools include:

• Jonathan Alder High School
• Jonathan Alder Junior High School
• Jonathan Alder Elementary
• St. Mary Elementary School (private Catholic school)

Jonathan Alder Schools website: https://www.japioneers.org/

Economy and Major Employers

Plain City has a diverse economic base, with major employers in manufacturing, health care, retail, and agriculture.

Major employers include:

Nestlé Prepared Foods
10722 Professionals Pkwy
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4311

Maryhaven
1791 Alum Creek Dr
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 725-9755

Lowe's Home Improvement
201 Bernell Dr
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 879-5111

More information on economic development in Plain City can be found on the Madison County Chamber of Commerce website.

Transportation

The main road through Plain City is State Route 161. Other major roads include Cook-Caldwell Rd, Chillicothe St, and Columbus Pike.

Public transportation is provided by the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) with a park and ride location in Plain City.

Parks and Recreation

In addition to Glacier Ridge Metro Park, Plain City has several municipal parks including Weaver Park, Community Park, and Lions Park. The Plain City Aquatic Center is open seasonally.

The Plain City Skate Park is located at:

400 South Chillicothe Street
Plain City, OH 43064

The Jonathan Alder Athletic Association provides recreational youth sports. Their website is: https://www.jaaaathletics.com

Additional Local Resources

Plain City Chamber of Commerce: https://www.plaincityareachamber.com/

Plain City Visitors Bureau Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PlainCityVisitorsBureau/

Columbus Dispatch newspaper: https://www.dispatch.com/

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