Greenville is a city in and the county seat of Darke County, Ohio, United States. It is located near Ohio's western edge, about 33 miles (53 km) northwest of Dayton. The population was 12,786 at the 2020 census.
Greenville | |
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| Nickname: "The Treaty City" | |
 Location in Darke County and the state of Ohio. | |
  Greenville  Greenville | |
| Coordinates: 40°06′15″N 84°37′41″W / 40.10417°N 84.62806°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Darke |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jeff Whitaker[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.72 sq mi (17.39 km2) |
| • Land | 6.65 sq mi (17.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 12,786 |
• Estimate (2023)[4] | 12,696 |
| • Density | 1,922.13/sq mi (742.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 45331 |
| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-32340[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1064762[3] |
| Website | http://www.cityofgreenville.org/ |
History
editIndigenous tribes in the region included the Wyandot, the Delaware, the Shawnee, the Ottawa, the Chippewa, the Pottawatomi, the Miami, the Wea, the Kickapoo, the Piankasha, the Kaskaskia and the Eel River. These participated in the Northwest Indian War, their effort to repel European Americans from the Northwest Territory.
Greenville is the historic location of Fort Greene Ville, built in November 1793 by General Anthony Wayne's Legion of the United States during the Northwest Indian War. Named for Revolutionary War hero Nathaniel Greene, its defenses covered about 55 acres (220,000 m2), making it North America's largest wooden fort. It was a training ground and base of operations for the ~3000 soldiers of the Legion and Kentucky Militia before their August 1794 march northward to the Battle of Fallen Timbers. A year after the battle, the Treaty of Greenville was signed at the fort on August 3, 1795, with chiefs of the tribes that had confronted the U.S. This brought an end to the Indian wars in the area and opened the Northwest Territory for European-American settlement.[6]
In 1805[7] or 1806,[8] the Shawnee chief Tecumseh and his younger brother Tenskwatawa established an illegal settlement in Greenville.[7][a] In peaceful protest of the boundary line of the Treaty of Greenville, their group occupied the confluence of Mud Creek and Greenville Creek until 1808.[8][10] Under pressure from William Henry Harrison, territorial governor of Indiana,[11] and the burgeoning population of settlers, Tecumseh, Tenskwatawa, and their followers relocated to Prophetstown, Indiana,[7] near which the intertribal confederacy was shattered at the Battle of Tippecanoe.[9] Tenskwatawa visited Greenville by request in 1826 as he accompanied the Shawnee during their removal by the U.S. Army.[7]
The Army abandoned Fort Greenville in 1796; it was partly burned later that year to retrieve nails used in its construction. Local settlers carried away some of its logs for building the new settlement of Dayton, Ohio, to the south. In the War of 1812, the Army refitted what remained of the fort; it was used as a supply depot and staging area. The earliest European-American settlers came in 1807; the city of Greenville was officially founded in August 1808.[citation needed]
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 6.66 square miles (17.25 km2), of which 6.60 square miles (17.09 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) is water.[12]
Local airports include Darke County Airport, seven miles away in Versailles, and James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, 35 miles away in Dayton, Ohio.
Climate
edit| Climate data for Greenville, Ohio (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 71 (22) |
75 (24) |
85 (29) |
90 (32) |
98 (37) |
101 (38) |
105 (41) |
101 (38) |
100 (38) |
90 (32) |
80 (27) |
72 (22) |
105 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 57.4 (14.1) |
61.5 (16.4) |
71.2 (21.8) |
80.5 (26.9) |
87.0 (30.6) |
91.6 (33.1) |
91.9 (33.3) |
90.8 (32.7) |
89.6 (32.0) |
82.8 (28.2) |
69.7 (20.9) |
60.1 (15.6) |
93.5 (34.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 35.1 (1.7) |
39.1 (3.9) |
49.6 (9.8) |
62.8 (17.1) |
73.2 (22.9) |
81.6 (27.6) |
84.6 (29.2) |
83.3 (28.5) |
78.1 (25.6) |
65.6 (18.7) |
51.6 (10.9) |
39.8 (4.3) |
62.0 (16.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 27.0 (−2.8) |
30.2 (−1.0) |
39.9 (4.4) |
51.6 (10.9) |
62.5 (16.9) |
71.2 (21.8) |
74.1 (23.4) |
72.2 (22.3) |
65.7 (18.7) |
54.0 (12.2) |
42.1 (5.6) |
32.2 (0.1) |
51.9 (11.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 19.0 (−7.2) |
21.4 (−5.9) |
30.2 (−1.0) |
40.3 (4.6) |
51.7 (10.9) |
60.9 (16.1) |
63.6 (17.6) |
61.1 (16.2) |
53.4 (11.9) |
42.4 (5.8) |
32.6 (0.3) |
24.6 (−4.1) |
41.8 (5.4) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −7.1 (−21.7) |
−0.3 (−17.9) |
10.7 (−11.8) |
24.5 (−4.2) |
35.5 (1.9) |
46.5 (8.1) |
51.7 (10.9) |
49.0 (9.4) |
38.6 (3.7) |
26.9 (−2.8) |
17.4 (−8.1) |
5.4 (−14.8) |
−9.8 (−23.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −33 (−36) |
−23 (−31) |
−14 (−26) |
10 (−12) |
23 (−5) |
36 (2) |
43 (6) |
36 (2) |
26 (−3) |
14 (−10) |
−2 (−19) |
−21 (−29) |
−33 (−36) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.84 (72) |
2.23 (57) |
3.23 (82) |
4.18 (106) |
4.31 (109) |
4.42 (112) |
3.95 (100) |
3.40 (86) |
2.75 (70) |
2.90 (74) |
3.17 (81) |
2.88 (73) |
40.26 (1,023) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 11.6 | 9.6 | 11.4 | 13.0 | 12.7 | 11.9 | 9.7 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 9.3 | 9.2 | 10.4 | 125.3 |
| Source: NOAA[13][14] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 793 | — | |
| 1850 | 1,045 | 31.8% | |
| 1860 | 1,650 | 57.9% | |
| 1870 | 2,520 | 52.7% | |
| 1880 | 3,535 | 40.3% | |
| 1890 | 5,473 | 54.8% | |
| 1900 | 5,501 | 0.5% | |
| 1910 | 6,237 | 13.4% | |
| 1920 | 7,104 | 13.9% | |
| 1930 | 7,036 | −1.0% | |
| 1940 | 7,745 | 10.1% | |
| 1950 | 8,859 | 14.4% | |
| 1960 | 10,585 | 19.5% | |
| 1970 | 12,380 | 17.0% | |
| 1980 | 13,002 | 5.0% | |
| 1990 | 12,863 | −1.1% | |
| 2000 | 13,294 | 3.4% | |
| 2010 | 13,227 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 12,786 | −3.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 12,696 | [4] | −0.7% |
| Sources:[5][15][16][17] | |||
2010 census
editAs of the census[18] of 2010, there were 13,227 people, 5,933 households, and 3,430 families living in the city. The population density was 2,004.1 inhabitants per square mile (773.8/km2). There were 6,536 housing units at an average density of 990.3 per square mile (382.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.
There were 5,933 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.2% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17, and the average family size was 2.83.
The median age in the city was 43.4 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64, and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.
2000 census
editAs of the census[5] of 2000, there were 13,294 people, 5,649 households, and 3,462 families living in the city. The population density was 2,206.4 inhabitants per square mile (851.9/km2). There were 6,030 housing units at an average density of 1,000.8 per square mile (386.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.31% White, 0.56% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.
There were 5,649 households, out of which 27.3% had children living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23, and the average family size was 2.85.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,791, and the median income for a family was $38,699. Males had a median income of $33,143 versus $24,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,830. About 10.2% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
editVarious companies and brands such as KitchenAid and BASF North America have offices in Greenville.
Arts and culture
editGreenville hosts the Darke County Fair, which runs annually for nine days in August.
Built in 1849, the historic Bear's Mill is an example of a stonegrinding flour mill of its time. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, it is used today to grind cornmeal, whole-wheat flour, rye flour, and pancake mixes. The mill and the buhr stones are powered by water. Self-guided tours may be taken during regular business hours.
Greenville has a local history museum, the Garst Museum, which features the most extensive known collections of memorabilia of Annie Oakley and Lowell Thomas, both of whom were born nearby. It also holds historical artifacts relating to Anthony Wayne and the Treaty of Greenville, as well as Native American artifacts.
The museum also includes a village of shops; a wing of early American furnishings, pioneer life, and military uniforms; an early Indianapolis 500 race car built in Greenville; and an extensive genealogy room for research. Also in Greenville is St. Clair Memorial Hall, Darke County's center for the arts. Built in 1910, it has been completely remodeled and is a showpiece for all of Darke County.
Greenville was the site of the fourth investigation of the television series To Catch A Predator.[19] Over three days in 2006, 18 men were arrested, with Darke County officers assisting the Dateline NBC crew. This investigation was credited with shining a light on online predation, even in rural areas, and is often cited as the episode that cemented To Catch A Predator in popular culture.[20]
Media
editThe city and surrounding areas are served by a daily newspaper published in Greenville, The Daily Advocate.
Notable people
edit- Jack Baldschun, baseball player
- Jack Curtner, racing driver
- Jeffrey D. Feltman, United Nations diplomat
- Ray Hathaway, baseball player
- Walter Law, film and stage actor[21]
- Matt Light, American football player
- Rick Macci, tennis coach
- Clayton Murphy, Olympian
- Paul Norris, comic book artist
- Annie Oakley, American sharpshooter
- Bob Peebles, Scottish-American professional golfer
- Gene Riegle, harness racing driver and trainer
- Lowell Thomas, writer and broadcaster
- Jim Van Bebber, film director
Notes
edit- ^ A different account places an initial settlement by Tecumseh on Buck Creek, Ohio followed by a 1798 move to the west fork of the White River in Indiana[9]
References
edit- ^ "Staff Directory • Jeff Whitaker". cityofgreenville.org. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Ohio: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Greenville - Ohio History Central - A product of the Ohio Historical Society
- ^ a b c d Fischer, Jr., William (August 30, 2022) [Originally published 15 March 2010]. "Tecumseh / Shawnee Prophet's Town". HMdb.org The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Irick, Ronald (June 16, 2016) [Originally published 18 September 2015]. "In Memory of Tecumseh: The Tecumseh Boulder". HMdb.org The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Marsh, James H.; de Bruin, Tabitha (August 9, 2022) [Originally published 23 October 2011]. "Tecumseh". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "Tecumseh Point Preserve". Ohio: The Heart of it All. Ohio Department of Development, TourismOhio. 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "William Henry Harrison: The 9th President of the United States". The White House. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
- ^ "NOWData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991–2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Number of Inhabitants: Ohio" (PDF). 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. 1960. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- ^ "Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ^ "Greenville city, Ohio". census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
- ^ Hansen, Chris (April 26, 2006). "Inside Dateline: Behind-the-scenes of 'Predator'". NBC News. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ Lloyd, Rachel (March 24, 2016). "10 yrs.ago: Dateline in Greenville". Daily Advocate & Early Bird News. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ "Greenville Native, Veteran Actor, Dead". The Daily Advocate. August 21, 1940. p. 1. Retrieved November 3, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
edit
- City website
- . Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). 1911.
- [1] archaeological preservation of Fort Greenville