Greenville, Virginia facts for kids
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Greenville, Virginia
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Main Street, Greenville, showing the old Masonic building
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Location of Greenville, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Augusta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km2) |
| • Land | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,601 ft (488 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 887 |
| • Density | 240/sq mi (93.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24440
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| Area code(s) | 540 |
| FIPS code | 51-32944 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1495616 |
Greenville is a small community in Augusta County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for its population. However, it does not have its own local city or town government. In 2020, about 887 people lived there. Greenville is part of the larger Staunton–Waynesboro area.
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History of Greenville, Virginia
Greenville started to be planned and sold in 1794 by Thomas and Jane Steele. They divided the land into 14 lots, each about one acre in size.
Early Growth and Travel Hub
Greenville quickly became a very busy stop for stagecoaches. This was because three important roads met near the town. One road went to Staunton, another connected Waynesboro to Middlebrook, and a third road went south to places like Midway (now Steeles Tavern), Fairfield, and Lexington.
Greenville's Businesses in the 1800s
The town slowly grew over time. By 1810, Greenville had 162 people. For comparison, Staunton had 1,225 people and Waynesboro had 250 people at that time.
In 1835, Greenville was described as a busy place with many different businesses. It had a large flour mill and a factory that made wool products. There were also two doctors in the area. The town had about 50 houses, three general stores, and two taverns. Other businesses included two tanneries (for making leather), two saddler shops, two tailor shops, a blacksmith, a cabinet maker, and a wheelwright. There was also a saddle tree maker, three house carpenters, a hatter, and four boot and shoe makers. By 1928, the population had grown to about 250 people.
Historic Places in Greenville
Two important historic places in Greenville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are Bethel Green and Clover Mount.
Famous People from Greenville
Kate Smith: A Famous Singer
Kate Smith (1907-1986) was a very popular American singer. She was born in Greenville. She was famous during the Great Depression and World War II years. You might know her best for her song "God Bless America."
A statue of Kate Smith stands outside the Wachovia Spectrum in Philadelphia. This is because her powerful singing of "God Bless America" was thought to bring good luck to the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team during important games.
Greenville's Geography
Greenville is located at coordinates 38 degrees, 0 minutes, 16 seconds North and 79 degrees, 9 minutes, 29 seconds West.
The United States Census Bureau says that Greenville covers a total area of about 3.7 square miles (9.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population of Greenville
Greenville's population has changed a bit over the years.
- In 2000, there were 886 people.
- In 2010, the population was 832.
- By 2020, the population had increased slightly to 887 people.
Households in Greenville
In 2000, there were 234 households in Greenville. A household is a group of people living together. Out of these, 193 were families. The average household had about 2.66 people living in it. The average family had about 2.95 people.
Most households (about 69.7%) were married couples living together. About 33.3% of households had children under 18 years old living with them.
See also
In Spanish: Greenville (Virginia) para niños
