Green Hill, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Green Hill, Indiana
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Looking west along Pine Street.
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 Green Hill, Indiana
Location in Warren County, Indiana
Green Hill, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Green Hill, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warren |
| Township | Medina |
| Founded | 1832 |
| Founded by | William and Horatio Bailey |
| Named for | Green Hill Seminary |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 125 |
| • Density | 266.52/sq mi (102.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47970
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806492 |
Green Hill is a small community in Warren County, Indiana. It is an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government.
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History of Green Hill
Founding and Early Days
Green Hill was first planned on March 5, 1832. Two brothers, William B. Bailey and Horatio Bailey, started the community. They named it Milford, after their hometown in Milford, Delaware. The plan for the town included 48 building lots. It had two main streets going north and south. It also had three streets going east and west.
The first store opened in 1833. Soon after, many other businesses started up. These included a blacksmith, a grocery store, and a shoemaker. A post office was set up on December 2, 1837. It was called Poolesville. This name honored Dr. Poole, who was the first doctor in town. The post office kept this name until 1904.
Renaming and Growth
In 1869, the people of Milford voted to make their community official. They changed the name from Milford to Green Hill. They chose this new name because of the Green Hill Seminary. This was a school established by the United Brethren church. By 1883, the population of Green Hill was more than 200 people.
Changes Over Time
Like many small towns in the Midwest, Green Hill became smaller in the 1900s. People moved away from farms and into bigger cities. Today, the exact population is not known. However, pictures from space show about 30 homes in and around the community.
Famous People from Green Hill
Green Hill is proud of some notable people who grew up there.
- Donald E. Williams: He was a NASA astronaut. He flew on the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1985. He also commanded the Atlantis in 1989.
- George Day Wagner: He was a general during the American Civil War. He grew up on a farm near Green Hill. He is buried in Armstrong Cemetery nearby.
Geography of Green Hill
Green Hill is located in the far northeast part of Warren County. It is about 13 miles northeast of Williamsport. Williamsport is the county seat. Green Hill is also about 5 miles south of Otterbein. It is less than a mile from the border of Tippecanoe County. The community overlooks Little Pine Creek. This creek flows along its north and west sides.
Population Information
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| 2020 | 125 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Green Hill was 125 people. This information comes from the United States Census.
Images for kids
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Map of Green Hill from an 1877 atlas.
