A quick overview of Plainville IL
Plainville is located in the southeast quadrant of Payson Township. It is located southeast of Payson Illinois on Illinois Route 96. Payson Township had an population of nearly 1800 as of the 2010 Census. Plainville had a population of 261 after the 2016 Census that was taken.
Plainville is a rural farming community. Look at a satellite map or drive the roads around Plainville and you will see very large farms of corn and soybeans.
Plainville has an interesting history. It was originally called Stone’s Prairie after a man named Samuel Stone he originally settled there in 1822. The name of the town was changed to Plainville after 1860 due to a violent political rally involving Republican Party and Democratic Party supporters. We thought we only had these problems in our current political climate. LOL!
You can read some early history of Plainville and Payson at this website here.
What exactly the folks are like in Plainville? Well most individuals are reasonably friendly
Folks Plainville enjoy spending time all together. Among the positive aspects of small town life is the fact that many people and families do everything together. Way of life is less complex in a smaller community. Good quality time is always among the best charming reasons to reside in a small town today. For the folks that live here the more relaxed pace of life represents a better of life.
If you’re a resident of Plainville, everyone recognizes you too. Everybody knows where you live and who you are, the number of sugars you enjoy your early morning coffee. LOL! Pretty much nothing compares to the close-knit community of the small-town way of life. The people here have traditional values where a lot of people are more thoughtful and respectful. Not everyone is, but most people are. There are always bad apples in every bushel if you know what I mean.
Living in a small town means you may be fortunate enough to experience a wide-open night time sky with a tapestry of stars. In the countryside, or small town, you get to have that each and every single nighttime of your life.
One of the great advantages of residing in a small town like Plainville is fresh air. What people residing in large urban places don’t know just how much junk they are breathing and subjecting their small children to in the city. Smogginess and fumes are a day-to-day part of living in the city. Not so in the countryside unless you are living beside or down-wind from a hog, poultry farm or a cattle feed lot.
Folks residing in Plainville got an upbringing that makes them respect history. There is generally some notable architecture to see and admire. Specifically, if it has been rejuvenated and is being protected.
The drive across town is almost nothing as compared to living in the big city with a lot of stop lights and traffic you must to contend with. Here you’re across town in a few minutes at the absolute most.
Low crime levels mean we have a safer environment for bring up a family.
Folks here find it quick and easy to be informed since everyone knows everyone. If something big happens, you will find out about it soon enough.
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