Greenville, Alameda County, California facts for kids

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Former settlement
Greenville Location in California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Alameda County
Elevation	584 ft (178 m)

Greenville was once a small community in Alameda County, California, but it's not there anymore! It's what we call a former settlement. Imagine a town that used to be busy but eventually became empty.

Greenville was located about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) southwest of a town called Altamont, California. It sat at an elevation of 584 feet (178 meters) above sea level. The name 'Greenville' was chosen to honor John Green, who was the very first store owner in this small community.

What is a Former Settlement?

A 'former settlement' is a place where people used to live and work. But for different reasons, everyone moved away. These places can become like ghost towns. Sometimes, it's because a gold mine closed. Other times, a railroad line changed its route. Or maybe there wasn't enough water or jobs to keep people there. Over time, these communities disappear back into nature.

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