Greenville, Alabama
Greenville is a city of 7,163 people in Butler County, Alabama, founded in 1871.
Why visit Greenville
Townapedia lists 25 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include The Edge, Commerce Street Residential Historic District, East Commerce Street Historic District and Confederate Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 37°F.
Weather in Greenville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Greenville
Greenville is a city in and the county seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 7,374. Greenville is known as the Camellia City, wherein originated the movement to change the official Alabama state flower from the goldenrod to the camellia with legislative sponsors LaMont Glass and H.B. Taylor.
From the Wikipedia article Greenville, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks25
Commerce Street Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Greenville, Alabama
East Commerce Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Alabama, United States
Fort Dale-College Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Greenville, Alabama, U.S.
King Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Greenville, Alabama, USA
Post Office Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Greenville, Alabama, U.S.
South Greenville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Greenville, Alabama, U.S.
South Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Greenville, Alabama, U.S.
West Commerce Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Greenville, Alabama, United States of America
Buell-Stallings-Stewart House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Alabama, United States
Dickenson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic residence in Greenville, Alabama
Evens–McMullan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Greenville, Alabama, USA
Gaston-Perdue House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
House in Greenville, Alabama
13 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Confederate Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Park in Greenville, Alabama
Restaurants and cafes20
Big Potato Company
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
159 Interstate Drive, Greenville
Mo-Th 11:00-15:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-18:00
El Amigo Mexican Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
181 Cahaba Road, Greenville
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Pedro's Tacos & Tequila Bar
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
623 Willow Lane, Greenville
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich
909 Fort Dale Road, Greenville
Mo-Th 09:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-24:00; Su 09:30-23:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
712 Willow Lane, Greenville
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 08:00-22:00
8 more on the map.
History
Greenville was first settled in 1819. Its original name was Buttsville, but after becoming the county seat in 1822, its name was changed to Greenville, in remembrance of the former locale in South Carolina of many of the original settlers. The first county seat was at Fort Dale, a fortification that was named for Sam Dale, who fought to defend the area during the Creek War. The site of Fort Dale lies on the north of the city near the Fort Dale Cemetery, along what is now Alabama Highway 185.
The namesake of the county, Captain William Butler, was killed during the Creek War. He is buried in the Pioneer Cemetery, which is across from the oldest church in Butler County, the First United Methodist Church of Greenville.
During World War II, a satellite camp for German prisoners was based in Greenville.
From the History section of Greenville, Alabama on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Quality Inn & Suites Greenville I-65
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
941 Fort Dale Road, Greenville
Churches and places of worship24
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Butler Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Theological Building-A.M.E. Zion Theological Institute
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Butler Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 1.5 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare3
Map of Greenville
101 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 37°F | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 41°F | 4.7 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 47°F | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 53°F | 4.7 in |
| May | 86°F | 61°F | 2.6 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 5.5 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 71°F | 6.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 66°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 55°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 45°F | 4.3 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 39°F | 5.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greenville Crenshaw Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Butler County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-12-10: Hurricane Zeta (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-20: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-05-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Montgomery Regional Airport (Dannelly Field) (MGM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 34 miles away.
- Evergreen 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
- Andalusia 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Troy 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Camden 40 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Montgomery 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Pike Road 42 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Prattville 44 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Elba 44 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Selma 46 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Millbrook 48 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Greenville AL Butler Co Court House, Slipdigit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 215 Pine Street Greenville Nov 2013, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Baptist Greenville Alabama Nov 2013 3, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 601-611 E. Commerce Street Greenville Nov 2013, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Commerce Street Greenville Alabama Nov 2013, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Greenville Nov 2013 2, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US Post Office Greenville Alabama Nov 2013 1, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KING STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT; BUTLER COUNTYT, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Confederate Park & Methodist Church Nov 2013 1, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 206-212-218 E. Commerce Street Greenville Nov 2013 1, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thigpen-Powell-Porter-Solomon House April 2015, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buell-Stallings-Stewart House Nov 2013 1, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenville Alabama City Hall Nov 2013 1, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BUTLER CHAPEL A.M.E. ZION CHURCH, GREENVILLE, BUTLER COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LITTLE-STABLER HOUSE, BUTLER COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DICKENSON HOUSE, GREENVILLE, BUTLER COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- W. S. Blackwell House Nov 2013 1, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenville Public School Complex April 2015 1, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Graydon House Nov 2013, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WRIGHT-KILGORE HOUSE, BUTLER COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HAWTHORNE-COWART HOUSE, BUTLER COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gaston-Perdue House Nov 2013 1, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EVENS-MCMULLAN HOUSE, BUTLER COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ward Nicholson Corner Store April 2015 4, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
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