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Greenville, Missouri
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Location of Greenville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 443 |
| • Density | 656.30/sq mi (253.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63944
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-29476 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394997 |
Greenville is a small city in Wayne County, Missouri, United States. It is located near U.S. Route 67 in Missouri and the St. Francis River. In 2020, about 443 people lived there. Greenville was started in 1819 and became the main town, or county seat, of Wayne County.
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History of Greenville
Greenville got its name from Fort Greene Ville in Ohio. This fort was where General Anthony Wayne signed a peace agreement with Native American tribes in 1794. This event happened after a big battle called the Battle of Fallen Timbers. Wayne County was named after General Wayne, and Greenville was named after the famous fort. The fort itself was named after Nathanael Greene, who was a friend of General Wayne.
Early Events
In 1826, Greenville experienced a flood. The first post office in the town opened on August 10, 1832. During the American Civil War, some Confederate soldiers were stationed near Greenville in 1861 before moving away. In 1862, a camp of Union soldiers was surprised and attacked, losing many supplies and some men.
Relocation and Historic Site
Greenville officially became a village on February 23, 1893. Later, in 1941, the entire village had to move about two miles north. This happened because Lake Wappapello was being built, and the original town site would be underwater. The old site of Greenville, known as Old Greenville (23WE637), was recognized as a historic place in 1990.
Geography of Greenville
Greenville is located in the southern part of the Ozark Mountains. This means the area is very hilly and covered with forests. U.S. Route 67 in Missouri goes right through Greenville. The city covers about 0.68 square miles (1.75 square kilometers) of land. Greenville is on the east side of Lake Wappapello, which is part of the St. Francis River.
Education in Greenville
The Greenville R-2 School District serves most of eastern Wayne County. Students attend two elementary schools: Greenville Elementary School and Williamsville Elementary School. These schools teach students from pre-kindergarten up to sixth grade. For older students, there is Greenville Jr. High School (grades 7–8) and Greenville High School (grades 9-12).
School Details
The district has about 762 students and 57 teachers in total. The school colors are red and black, and their mascot is the bear. Students can join various sports teams, including:
- Boys' and girls' basketball
- Girls' volleyball
- Boys' baseball
- Girls' softball
- Cheerleading
Many adults in Greenville have completed high school. Some also have college degrees.
Media in Greenville
The local newspaper in Greenville is called the Wayne County Journal Banner. It is published once a week. Another newspaper, The Greenville Sun, was published in the past from 1893 to 1966.
Notable Person from Greenville
- Nelson McDowell (1870–1947), an actor who appeared in more than 175 movies.
Population Information
Greenville's population has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 100 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,051 | — | |
| 1910 | 914 | −13.0% | |
| 1920 | 614 | −32.8% | |
| 1930 | 506 | −17.6% | |
| 1940 | 572 | 13.0% | |
| 1950 | 270 | −52.8% | |
| 1960 | 282 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 328 | 16.3% | |
| 1980 | 393 | 19.8% | |
| 1990 | 437 | 11.2% | |
| 2000 | 451 | 3.2% | |
| 2010 | 511 | 13.3% | |
| 2020 | 443 | −13.3% | |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 511 people living in Greenville. These people lived in 192 households, with 121 of them being families. Most residents (97.7%) were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Greenville in 2010 was about 45.9 years old.
- About 21.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 24.1% of residents were 65 years or older.
- The population was slightly more female (52.8%) than male (47.2%).
See also
In Spanish: Greenville (Misuri) para niños
