Plainfield's Historic Thomas H. Little House Damaged in Accidental Fire

The circa 1885 home had recently been remodeled and was vacant when the blaze occurred.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Thomas H. Little House, a historic Queen Anne-style home in Plainfield, Indiana, was damaged in an accidental fire on the afternoon of February 10, 2026. The house, which was built between 1885 and 1891, had recently been remodeled and was currently vacant at the time of the incident.

Why it matters

The Thomas H. Little House is a significant historic landmark in Plainfield, having been moved to its current location in 2024 after years of neglect. The community had rallied to preserve the home, which was once on the 'Top 10 Endangered' list of the nonprofit preservation organization Indiana Landmarks. The fire raises concerns about the ongoing protection and maintenance of the property.

The details

The fire was reported at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, and the Plainfield Fire Territory stated that the cause appeared to be accidental. The residence had just recently been remodeled and was currently vacant at the time of the incident.

  • The fire occurred on February 10, 2026 at around 1:15 p.m.
  • The Thomas H. Little House was moved to its current location on Vandalia Boulevard just north of U.S. 40 in July 2024.

The players

Thomas H. and Louisa Little

The original owners of the Thomas H. Little House, which they had built between 1885 and 1891 on their family farmstead.

Hendricks Regional Health

The health system that purchased the property in 2017 to expand its services in Plainfield, and sought solutions to honor the home's history.

Plainfield town government

Helped cover a portion of the relocation costs for the Thomas H. Little House, which was once on the 'Top 10 Endangered' list of the nonprofit preservation organization Indiana Landmarks.

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What’s next

The Plainfield Fire Territory is investigating the cause of the accidental fire, and the community is awaiting updates on the extent of the damage to the historic Thomas H. Little House.

The takeaway

The fire at the Thomas H. Little House serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges in preserving historic landmarks, even after significant community efforts to restore and protect them. The incident highlights the importance of vigilant maintenance and safety measures to safeguard these irreplaceable pieces of local history.