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Encyclopedia > Greenville, Ohio

Greenville is a city in Darke County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,294 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Darke CountyGR6. Image File history File links OHMap-doton-Greenville. ... Darke County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Darke County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. ...


Greenville is the historic location of Fort Greenville, a pioneer fort built under General Anthony Wayne's command, and the signing of the Treaty of Greenville on August 3, 1795. Anthony Wayne (January 1, 1745 - December 15, 1796), was a United States Army general and statesman. ... This depiction of the treaty negotiations may have been painted by one of Anthony Waynes officers. ...

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Geography

Greenville is located at 40°6′9″N, 84°37′41″W (40.102474, -84.627985)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.6 km² (6.0 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


History

Statue of Annie Oakley

Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Downtown Greenville overlooking Moosehead Lake File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Downtown Greenville overlooking Moosehead Lake File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Annie Oakley (August 13, 1860 – November 3, 1926) b. ...

General Information

Greenville is home to The Great Darke County Fair which runs for nine days in August, and is the largest county fair in the state of Ohio. Greenville is also home to KitchenAid, Maid-Rite, a loose meat hamburger restaurant, and the historic Bear's Mill. Built in 1849, this grist mill is an authentic example of a stonegrinding flour mill of its time. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, it is still in use 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 normal business hours. KitchenAid Stand Mixer in action KitchenAid is a home appliance brand owned by Whirlpool Corporation that is most well known for their stand mixers. ... Maid-Rite is one of Americas first quick service casual dining franchise resaurants. ...


Greenville has one small history museum, the Garst Museum, which features the largest known collections of memorabilia of Annie Oakley and Lowell Thomas. It also holds historic artifacts relating to Anthony Wayne and the Treaty of Greene Ville and 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 located in Greenville is St. Claire Memorial Hall, the center for the arts in Darke County. This fine piece of architecture, built in 1910, has been completely remodeled and is a showpiece for all of Darke County. Annie Oakley (August 13, 1860 – November 3, 1926) b. ... Lowell Jackson Thomas (April 6, 1892 – August 29, 1981) was an American writer, broadcaster, and traveller best known as the man who made Lawrence of Arabia famous. ... Anthony Wayne (January 1, 1745 - December 15, 1796), was a United States Army general and statesman. ... “Indy 500” redirects here. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 13,294 people, 5,649 households, and 3,462 families residing in the city. The population density was 851.2/km² (2,206.4/mi²). There were 6,030 housing units at an average density of 386.1/km² (1,000.8/mi²). 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. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


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. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...


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.


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Darke County, Ohio
Greenville, county seat
City

Greenville Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Darke County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... List of Ohio county seats: Adams County-West Union Allen County-Lima Ashland County-Ashland Ashtabula County-Jefferson Athens County-Athens Auglaize County-Wapakoneta Belmont County-Saint Clairsville Brown County-Georgetown Butler County-Hamilton Carroll County-Carrollton Champaign County-Urbana Clark County-Springfield Clermont County-Batavia Clinton County-Wilmington Columbiana...

Villages

Ansonia | Arcanum | Bradford | Burkettsville | Castine | Gettysburg | Gordon | Hollansburg | Ithaca | New Madison | New Weston | North Star | Osgood | Palestine | Pitsburg | Rossburg | Union City | Versailles | Wayne Lakes | Yorkshire Ansonia is a village located in Darke County, Ohio. ... Arcanum is a village located in Darke County, Ohio. ... Bradford is a village located in Darke and Miami counties in Ohio. ... Burkettsville is a village located in Darke and Mercer counties in Ohio. ... Castine is a village located in Darke County, Ohio. ... Gettysburg is a village located in Darke County, Ohio. ... Gordon is a village located in Darke County, Ohio. ... Hollansburg is a village located in Darke County, Ohio. ... Ithaca is a village located in Darke County, Ohio. ... New Madison is a village located in Darke County, Ohio. ... New Weston is a village located in Darke County, Ohio. ... North Star is a village located in Darke County, Ohio. ... Palestine is a village located in Darke County, Ohio. ... Pitsburg, A.K.A. Pit$vega$ is a village located in Darke County, Ohio. ... For the Warren County place of this name, see Rossburg. ... Union City is a village located in Darke County, Ohio. ... Versailles is a village located in Darke County, Ohio. ... Wayne Lakes is a village located in Darke County, Ohio. ... Yorkshire is a village located in Darke County, Ohio. ...

Townships

Adams | Allen | Brown | Butler | Franklin | Greenville | Harrison | Jackson | Liberty | Mississinawa | Monroe | Neave | Patterson | Richland | Twin | Van Buren | Wabash | Washington | Wayne | York Municipalities and townships of Darke County. ... Municipalities and townships of Darke County. ... Municipalities and townships of Darke County. ... Municipalities and townships of Darke County. ... Municipalities and townships of Darke County. ... Municipalities and townships of Darke County. ... Municipalities and townships of Darke County. ... Municipalities and townships of Darke County. ... Municipalities and townships of Darke County. ... Municipalities and townships of Darke County. ... Municipalities and townships of Darke County. ... Municipalities and townships of Darke County. ... Patterson Township is a township in Darke County, Ohio. ... Municipalities and townships of Darke County. ... Municipalities and townships of Darke County. ... Municipalities and townships of Darke County. ... Municipalities and townships of Darke County. ... Municipalities and townships of Darke County. ... Municipalities and townships of Darke County. ... York Township is a township in Darke County, Ohio. ...

Other localities

Dawn Dawn is an unincorporated community in northern Richland Township, Darke County, Ohio, United States. ...


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Greenville, Ohio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (903 words)
Greenville is a city located in the United States; within Darke County in the state of Ohio.
Greenville is the historic location of Fort Greenville, a pioneer fort built under General Anthony Wayne's command, and the signing of the Treaty of Greenville on August 3, 1795.
Greenville was established in a pivotal location in the United States interior in 1793, when General Anthony Wayne chose the site as his base to establish control over the Great Northwest Territory.
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