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Plainfield
Liner notes
A gentle midwestern folk song about the quiet village of Plainfield, Wisconsin. The lyrics reflect on the old red brick fire station and the historic WPA community auditorium. Acoustic guitars and a soft vocal tell the story of this Waushara County town.
Researcher notes
Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07
Streets and places
- Downtown Plainfield
- South East Street
Other
- Population of 924 in 2020
Geography
- Waushara County
- Large farm fields
Culture
- Small-town community
- WPA project history
Architecture and visuals
- Red brick buildings
- WPA era structures
Landmarks
- Plainfield Bowling Alley
- 1901 red brick fire station
History
- Settled in 1848
- Originally called Norwich
- Incorporated in 1882
Businesses and industry
- Agriculture
- Historic grist mill and blacksmith shops
Research sources
Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07
Streets and places
- Downtown area
Other
- Quiet streets
Geography
- Flat farm fields
Culture
- Rural agricultural setting
Architecture and visuals
- Red brick construction
- 1930s WPA architecture
Landmarks
- Red brick fire station
- WPA community auditorium
History
- 1901 fire station
Businesses and industry
- Plainfield Bowling Alley
Research sources
UntitledWave · City Pride
Put Plainfield on the map.
A little town deserves to make some noise.
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Locals have claimed Plainfield
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