Plain City is a vibrant and rapidly growing community of 4,313 residents located in Madison and Union Counties, Ohio, just northwest of Columbus. A community of rich agricultural heritage, Plain City is known for its small town charm, thriving historic Uptown District, safe neighborhoods, scenic prairie vistas, and excellent educational system. But perhaps, Plain City is best known for its Mennonite background and related businesses like The Der Dutchman, which attracts thousands of visitors annually. Plain City is located on the banks of the Big Darby Creek State and National Scenic River, which is noted for its tremendous biodiversity and abundance of aquatic and terrestrial plants and animals. This biodiversity has led to the Big Darby being designated a State and National Scenic River. While Plain City is characterized by its historic “Village District”, the community has witnessed extensive residential growth during the past decade. New residential developments, such as Darby Fields, Darby Station, Madison Meadows, The Hamlet on Darby, The Run at Hofbauer Preserve, and others, have been the genesis of extensive population growth and suburban transformation. This growth, together with Plain City’s prime location near Interstate 270 and US-33, has made Plain City particularly attractive for future commercial and industrial growth. Community leaders are making strategic investments and executing development plans to ensure that Plain City continues to grow in a smart and sustainable fashion.
