Greenville, Rhode Island facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Greenville, Rhode Island
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Location in Providence County and the state of Rhode Island.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Rhode Island |
| County | Providence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.13 sq mi (15.88 km2) |
| • Land | 5.56 sq mi (14.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9,061 |
| • Density | 1,630.26/sq mi (629.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
02828
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| Area code(s) | 401 |
| FIPS code | 44-31600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1218665 |
Greenville is a charming village in the town of Smithfield. It is located in Providence County, Rhode Island. In 2020, about 9,061 people lived here. Greenville is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for collecting population data.
The village of Greenville gets its name from Nathanael Greene. He was a famous general during the American Revolutionary War. He was born in Rhode Island in 1742. People first settled in this area way back in the 1600s. Today, Greenville has a Baptist church, a public library, and the William Winsor School. You can also find many apple orchards nearby. A main road, U.S. Route 44, also known as "Putnam Pike," goes right through the center of Greenville.
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Exploring Greenville's Geography
Greenville is located at 41°52′36″N 71°33′12″W / 41.87667°N 71.55333°W. It covers an area of about 6.13 square miles (15.88 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 0.57 square miles (1.48 square kilometers) is water. Important bodies of water in Greenville include Waterman Reservoir and Slack's Pond.
Villages within Greenville
The Greenville CDP includes several smaller villages. These distinct areas make up the larger Greenville community:
- Greenville (the main village)
- West Greenville
- Spragueville
- Mountaindale (also called Mountain Dale)
Mountaindale is famous for Mountaindale Beach. Long ago, it was home to the Mountain Dale Hosiery Mill. This mill was owned by J.P. and J.G. Ray.
Greenville's Climate
Greenville has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. The temperature changes quite a bit throughout the year. Summers can be hot, especially in July and August. Winters, from December to February, are usually cold with temperatures often below freezing. The area also gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Greenville, Rhode Island | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 35.7 (2.1) |
37.6 (3.1) |
45.2 (7.3) |
58.1 (14.5) |
68.9 (20.5) |
87.2 (30.7) |
96.4 (35.8) |
79.9 (26.6) |
72.6 (22.6) |
63.7 (17.6) |
51.1 (10.6) |
38.4 (3.6) |
59.2 (15.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 18.6 (−7.4) |
19.3 (−7.1) |
26.9 (−2.8) |
36.4 (2.4) |
45.5 (7.5) |
54.6 (12.6) |
60.7 (15.9) |
58.8 (14.9) |
51.6 (10.9) |
42.2 (5.7) |
33.3 (0.7) |
21.9 (−5.6) |
39.1 (3.9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.2 (81) |
3.4 (86) |
3.7 (94) |
3.9 (99) |
3.6 (91) |
3.4 (86) |
3.4 (86) |
4.2 (110) |
4.0 (100) |
3.7 (94) |
5.4 (140) |
4.3 (110) |
46.2 (1,170) |
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People of Greenville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 9,061 | — | |
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In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 9,061 people living in Greenville. There were 3,370 households, which are groups of people living together. The average household had about 2.4 people.
About 17.3% of the people were under 18 years old. This means there are many kids and teens in Greenville! About 27.7% of the population was 65 years or older. The median age was 50.6 years. This means half the people were younger than 50.6, and half were older.
Famous People from Greenville
Greenville has been home to several notable individuals:
- Arthur Steere (1865–1943): A senator and a businessman.
- John Steere (1634–1724): One of the first settlers in the area and a farmer.
- Thomas Angell: A scholar who studied the Baptist faith at Bates College.
- William Winsor (1819–1904): A kind person who gave money to good causes, especially to support education.
- Margaret Bingham Stillwell (1887–1984): A bibliographer and librarian, meaning she studied and organized books.
- Bernard Hawkins: An American politician.
Historic Places in Greenville
Greenville has several buildings and places that are important to its history. These sites show what life was like in the past:
- Saint Thomas Episcopal Church and Rectory (built in 1852)
- Smithfield Exchange Bank (built in 1822)
- Stephen Winsor House (built in 1850)
- Waterman-Winsor Farm (built in 1774)
Images for kids
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Greenville Bank
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Stagecoach on Putnam Pike around the start of the 20th century outside Greenville Tavern
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The farm of Greenville resident Arthur Steere at the start of the 20th century
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Greenville School House, formerly near the site of Greenville's post office
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Greenville Finishing Company at the start of the 20th century
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Slacks Pond in Greenville
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Old Greenville Public Library, originally in downtown Greenville in between the Baptist and Episcopal churches
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Whale Rock on Mapleville Road, a local landmark
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Greenville Baptist Church
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Waterman-Winsor Farm House on Austin Avenue
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Saint Thomas Episcopal Church and Rectory
See also
In Spanish: Greenville (Rhode Island) para niños
