Greenville (community), Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Greenville, Wisconsin
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Looking south at Greenville
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 Greenville (community), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Greenville (community), Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Outagamie |
| Town | Greenville |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
Greenville is a community located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It used to be an "unincorporated community." This means it was a group of homes and businesses without its own local government. However, in 2021, Greenville officially became a "village."
Greenville is easy to find on a map. It sits right where two main roads meet: Wisconsin Highway 76 and Wisconsin Highway 15.
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History of Greenville: How it Grew
Greenville has an interesting history of changing names! It started out with a different name and then became an official village.
Early Days: Greenville Station
The community was first established in 1848. Back then, it was known as Greenville Station. A "station" often meant a stop along a railway or an important crossroads.
Name Changes Over Time
In 1879, the community's name was changed to Becker. This new name honored the first postmaster, who was in charge of the local post office. A postmaster is the person who manages a post office.
Then, in 1896, the name was changed back to Greenville. This is the name it has kept ever since.
Becoming a Village: A Big Change
For many years, Greenville was an "unincorporated community." This meant it was part of a larger "town" area, but it didn't have its own separate local government like a city or village.
However, in 2021, something big happened. The community and the surrounding area officially became the Village of Greenville. This means it now has its own local government, which helps make decisions for the people living there.
Images for kids
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The local post office in Greenville.
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This building used to be the fire station. Now it's the Municipal Service Complex, which helps with town services.
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A sign for Greenville as you look south on Wisconsin Highway 76.
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A sign for Greenville as you look west on Wisconsin Highway 15.
