Greenville, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Greenville
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 Greenville, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Greenville, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Outagamie |
| Surrounding towns | Clayton, Dale, Ellington, Grand Chute, Hortonia, Menasha |
| Settled | 1848 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 93 km2 (35.8 sq mi) |
| • Land | 93 km2 (35.8 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.1 km2 (0.04 sq mi) 0.06% |
| Elevation | 252 m (827 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,264 |
| • Density | 73.8/km2 (191.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
54913, 54942, 54944
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| Area code(s) | 274 & 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-31550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2829852 |
Greenville is a village located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It's part of a group of 18 communities called the Fox Cities, which is the third largest big city area in Wisconsin. In 2020, about 12,619 people lived here.
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History of Greenville
Greenville started as a settlement in 1848. It was first known as Greenville Station. In 1879, its name changed to Becker, named after the first postmaster. Then, in 1896, it was changed back to Greenville.
The community tried to become an official village. After an initial try was not approved, they had a vote in November 2020. The eastern part of Greenville became a village in January 2021. The western part then joined the village in June 2021. This made Greenville one of the biggest villages in Wisconsin, both in size and population.
Greenville's Geography
Greenville covers about 35.8 square miles (92.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Two other places, the former community of Greenville and the old "ghost town" of Wakefield, are also found within the village's boundaries.
People of Greenville (Demographics)
Greenville is part of the larger Appleton, Wisconsin metropolitan area. It is also included in the Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah, Wisconsin combined statistical area.
In 2000, there were 6,844 people living in Greenville. There were 2,301 households, with many being families. About 48.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had almost 3 people. The median age of people in Greenville was 34 years old.
Greenville's Economy
The Appleton International Airport is very important for Greenville's economy. Many large businesses are located in parks around the airport.
- Air Wisconsin is a major regional airline. Its main office is in Greenville.
- School Specialty is the village's biggest employer.
- Other large companies include Amazon, Federal Express, Gulfstream Aerospace, VF Corporation, Miller Electric, Plexus, Oshkosh Corporation, Badger Plug, Valley Bakers Cooperative, Sonoco Products, Asten Johnson, and Zebra Technologies.
Education in Greenville
Students in Greenville attend schools in the Hortonville Area School District. This district has elementary schools, middle schools, and a high school. There are also private schools available.
Public Schools
- Greenville Elementary School is for students in Pre-K through 4th grade. It has about 733 students.
- North Greenville Elementary School also teaches Pre-K through 4th grade. It was built to help with crowded classrooms at other elementary schools.
- Greenville Middle School serves students in 5th through 8th grade. About 555 students attend this school.
Private Schools
- Immanuel Lutheran School teaches students from Pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 238 students.
- St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic School also teaches Pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 161 students.
The Fox Valley Technical College Public Safety Training Center is in Greenville. It trains people to become police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical workers.
Places of Worship
Churches in Greenville include:
- Christus Lutheran Church
- Faith Community United Methodist Church
- Immanuel Lutheran Church (WELS)
- Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
- St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish
Transportation in Greenville
The Appleton International Airport is located right in Greenville. This airport is the main office for Air Wisconsin. It was also the original home of Midwest Airlines, which started from a company called K-C Aviation.
Greenville has several important roads:
WIS 15 (Greenville Drive) goes east towards Grand Chute and west to Hortonville and New London.
WIS 76 (Municipal Drive) goes south to Oshkosh and north to Shiocton.
WIS 96 (Wisconsin Avenue) goes east to Grand Chute and Appleton and west to Fremont.
County BB (Prospect Avenue and Winnegamie Drive) travels east to Appleton.
County CA (College Avenue) travels east to Grand Chute.
County CB (West Side Arterial) travels south to Fox Crossing and Neenah.
County JJ (Broadway Drive) travels east to Kaukauna and west to Hortonville.
Greenville is also close to major highways. It is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Interstate 41 
and 1.8 miles (2.9 km) north of U.S. Route 10 
. The historic Yellowstone Trail National Historic Automobile Route also runs through Greenville.
Parks and Fun Activities
The Village of Greenville has about 210 acres (0.85 square kilometers) of parkland. There are 10 different park facilities for everyone to enjoy.
- Amber Woods is an undeveloped woodland area. There are plans to build trails here in the future.
- Appletree Square is a small park with crab apple trees. It connects to the Greenville Trail System and Jennerjohn Park.
- Community Park is the main park for fun activities. It has four baseball fields, bleachers, a pavilion, kitchens, restrooms, a snack building, playgrounds, tennis courts, and basketball courts. It also connects to the Greenville Trail System.
- Field of Dreams is a large undeveloped area. Plans for it include five baseball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic areas, and nature trails.
- Glen Valley Park is a park with playground equipment.
- Elder Brook Park (formerly Glen Valley Park) is a neighborhood park with a pond and trails.
- Jennerjohn Park is a neighborhood park with a baseball field, playground, tennis courts, a fountain, a sledding hill, and an ice rink. It connects to the Greenville Trail System and Appletree Square.
- Kimberly Court Park is a small park with evergreen trees. It connects to the Greenville Trail System.
- Lions Park is a large community park. It has a pond, nature trails, picnic shelters, a big amphitheater, and a playground. It also connects to the Greenville Trail System.
- Memorial Square is a small park in front of the Public Safety Building. It has memorials for veterans, firefighters, and police officers.
- Pebble Ridge Park is a neighborhood park with a forest, a pond, and walking trails.
The Heath Van Handel Memorial Forest is also in Greenville. This 39-acre forest used to be a plant nursery and test area.
Greenville also hosts special events, like the Annual catfish races!
Cool Places to Visit
- Appleton International Airport
- Chaska Golf Course
- Fox West YMCA
- Yellowstone Trail National Historic Automobile Route
Images for kids
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An aerial photo of Greenville, WI looking southeast down Hwy 15
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Airport Water Tower, since repainted
See also
In Spanish: Greenville (Wisconsin) para niños
