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Greenville is a name used for many towns and cities around the world. It's a very common name, especially in the United States. This name often suggests a place that might have been green and pleasant, or perhaps founded by someone named Green!

Greenvilles in North America

Many places in Canada and the United States are called Greenville. It shows how popular this name is!

Canada

In Canada, you can find a few places named Greenville:

  • Laxgalts'ap, British Columbia was once called Greenville.
  • There's a Greenville, Nova Scotia in Yarmouth County.
  • You can also find Greenville Station, Nova Scotia and Lower Greenville, Nova Scotia in Cumberland County.

United States

The United States has the most places named Greenville. It's one of the most popular town names! Here are just a few examples:

Greenvilles Around the World

The name Greenville isn't just in North America. You can find it on other continents too!

Africa

  • In the country of Liberia, there is a city called Greenville, Liberia. It's a port city on the coast.

Europe


See also

Learn more about Greenville in Spanish! In Spanish: Greenville para niños

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