Greenville, one of the fastest growing cities in the State of North Carolina, is located in Pitt County on the Tar River. American Demographics Magazine projects the city to be ranked among the top 10 places in America for growth rate of both population and employment over the next twenty years. The city is known as the cultural, economical, and educational hub of Eastern North Carolina. The city boasts a vibrant business community and is consistently ranked among the top places nationally to live, work, study and play. In 2004, Greenville was named Sportstown USA for the state of North Carolina by Sports Illustrated and the National Parks & Recreation Association. The city is also known as “Pro Town USA", as it is home for many top professional BMX riders.
As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 60,476, although this did not include all of the college students with temporary residences. In 2004, it was estimated that the city’s population was near 70,000. The Greenville Metro Area includes approximately 145,000 residents. It is the county seat of Pitt County and the home of East Carolina University.
On March 19, 1861 during the American Civil War, the Battle of Bentonville began here. By the end of the battle on the 21st Confederate forces had retreated from the area.
Greenville is also the birthplace of the Atlanta Falcons tight end Alge Crumpler, Chic bass player and producer the late Bernard Edwards, Rapper Petey Pablo, and world famous Jazz pianist, composer, teacher and lecturer Billy Taylor.
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Greenville is a town located in Greene County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,316.
The Town of Greenville is on the northern border of the county.
History
The Town of Greenville was established in 1803 but briefly changed its name to Freehold.
Geography
The north town line is the border of Albany County, New York. The town is partly in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 101.3 km² (39.1 mi²). 100.8 km² (38.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²)
Greer is a city located in Greenville and partially in Spartanburg County of South Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 16,843. Greer is home to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, which serves Greenville, Spartanburg, and the Upstate region.
Geography
Greer is located at 34°55'49" North, 82°13'30" West (34.930304, -82.225052)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 41.8 km² (16.1 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 16,843 people, 6,714 households, and 4,511 families residing in the city. The population density is 403.2/km²
Greenville is a city located in Washington County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 41,633. It is the county seat of Washington County6.
Greenville was named after American Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene.
Greenville was the birthplace of singer Mary Wilson of The Supremes, author Shelby Foote and pro-baseball player Frank White.
Geography
Greenville is located at 33°23'55" North, 91°2'54" West (33.398577, -91.048356)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 71.6 km² (27.7 mi²). 69.6 km² (26.9 mi²) of it is land and 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is water.
Travelers Rest is a city located in Greenville County, South Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,099.
"TR" as the city is known around the area is just North of Greenville, SC. The town is kept alive mostly by its proximity to Furman University.
The name "Travelers Rest" came from the fact that the city is situated almost directly against the border with the North Carolina mountains. Travelers would stop for a moment in the city, before they began the difficult journey up into the mountains. Often, travelers would have to spend the winter in
Greenville is a city located in Montcalm County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,935.
Greenville is named after its founder, John Green, who settled in the wilderness of the southwest section of the lower peninsula of Michigan in 1844. John Green constructed a sawmill on the Flat River that is credited for attracting other settlers. The newly formed Green’s Village attracted many people of Danish origin who followed another early Danish settler’s positive letters home regarding the area.
Greenville celebrates the Danish Festival on the third weekend of August.
Greenville is the home of the
