Greenville, Georgia facts for kids
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Greenville, Georgia
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The Greenville Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1990.
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Location in Meriwether County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Meriwether |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.36 sq mi (6.11 km2) |
| • Land | 2.34 sq mi (6.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 794 |
| • Density | 338.74/sq mi (130.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30222
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-35016 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0356105 |
Greenville is a small city in Georgia, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Meriwether County. In 2020, about 794 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 876 people counted in 2010. Greenville is located about 60 miles (97 km) southwest of Atlanta. It is considered part of the larger Atlanta area.
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History of Greenville
Greenville was started in 1828. It became the main town for the new Meriwether County. The city was named after Major General Nathanael Greene. He was a leader of the American forces during the Battle of Guilford Court House in 1781.
Greenville's Location and Land
Greenville is in the middle of Meriwether County. You can find it at these coordinates: 33°1′40″N 84°42′49″W / 33.02778°N 84.71361°W. Major roads like U.S. Route 27 Alternate and Georgia State Routes 109 and 100 meet in the city center. The county courthouse is right there.
US 27 Alternate goes north to Newnan (about 25 miles or 40 km). It goes south to Columbus (about 49 miles or 79 km). State Route 109 heads southeast to Woodbury (about 8 miles or 13 km). It goes west to LaGrange (about 20 miles or 32 km). State Route 100 travels northwest to Hogansville (about 16 miles or 26 km).
The city covers about 2.4 square miles (6.2 km²). Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²), is water. Water from the city flows into Walnut Creek and Kennel Creek. These creeks are part of the Flint River system.
Who Lives in Greenville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 490 | — | |
| 1900 | 815 | — | |
| 1910 | 909 | 11.5% | |
| 1920 | 760 | −16.4% | |
| 1930 | 672 | −11.6% | |
| 1940 | 683 | 1.6% | |
| 1950 | 733 | 7.3% | |
| 1960 | 726 | −1.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,085 | 49.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,213 | 11.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,167 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 946 | −18.9% | |
| 2010 | 876 | −7.4% | |
| 2020 | 794 | −9.4% | |
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In 2020, there were 794 people living in Greenville. These people made up 368 households and 219 families.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 288 | 36.27% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 473 | 59.57% |
| Other/Mixed | 24 | 3.02% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 1.13% |
Schools in Greenville
Greenville is part of the Meriwether County School District. This district teaches students from pre-school all the way to twelfth grade. There are about 300 full-time teachers and over 3,948 students in the district.
The schools include:
- George E. Washington Elementary School
- Mountain View Elementary School
- Unity Elementary School
- Greenville Middle School
- Manchester Middle School
- Greenville High School
- Manchester High School
Famous People from Greenville
Many interesting people have come from Greenville, Georgia. Here are a few:
- Mario Alford: A wide receiver who played for the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL.
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: A basketball star who was named SEC Player of the Year in 2013. He was picked eighth in the 2013 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons and has won two NBA championships.
- Lella A. Dillard: She was the president of the Georgia Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
- Y. Frank Freeman: An important executive at Paramount Pictures.
- Clara Ann Howard: A Baptist missionary who worked in Africa. She also worked for a long time at Spelman College.
- William J. Samford: He was the 31st governor of Alabama.
- Joseph M. Terrell: He was the 57th governor of Georgia from 1902 to 1907. He was from Greenville and is buried in the local cemetery.
- Hiram Warner: He was one of the first members of the Supreme Court of Georgia. He later became the court's second chief justice. He also served as a judge, a state representative, and a U.S. congressman.
- Jontavious Willis: A talented country blues singer, guitarist, songwriter, and musician.
Images for kids
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The Meriwether County Courthouse is located in Greenville, the county seat.
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Greenville City Hall
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Greenville Post Office (ZIP code: 30222)
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The Meriwether County Jail was built in 1896 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1973.
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The Greenville Presbyterian Church and Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 5, 2002.
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The Harman-Watson-Matthews House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1973.
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The Burwell O. Hill House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 17, 1982.
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The Hiram Warner Hill House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 7, 1983.
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The Render Family Homestead was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 1, 1984.
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Twin Oaks, also known as Winsor Hall, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 26, 1980.
See also
In Spanish: Greenville (Georgia) para niños
