Greenville, Illinois
Greenville is a city of 7,235 people in Bond County, Illinois, founded in 1872.
Why visit Greenville
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Globe Theatre, Greenville Public Library, American Farm Heritage Museum and Jaycee Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Greenville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Greenville
Greenville is a city in Bond County, Illinois, United States, 51 miles (82 km) east of St. Louis. The population as of the 2020 census was 7,083, up from 7,000 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Bond County.
From the Wikipedia article Greenville, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks15
Greenville Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Library in Greenville, Illinois, United States
Bond County Museum
Museum · 1.4 mi
409 South 4th Street, Greenville
Sa 10:00-12:00
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes21
1892 Supply Powered by Starbucks
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
500 Ganton Circle, Greenville
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa-Su 07:00-14:00
Greenville University Armington Dining Commons
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Burger, Chicken, Deli, Grill · 1.2 mi
Ganton Circle, Greenville
Mo-Fr 07:30-19:45; Sa-Su 11:00-13:30, 17:00-19:00
Kahunas Burgers-N-More
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Salad · 1.2 mi
104 West Harris Ave, Greenville
Su-Th 10:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-08:30
Los Amigos
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
1745 Illinois Route 127, Greenville
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Mario's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian, Pasta, Salad · 1.3 mi
111 West College Avenue, Greenville
Tu-Th 16:00-20:00, Fr 11:00-14:00, Fr-Sa 16:00-21:00, Su 16:00-20:00
Corner Cafe
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
111 North 3rd Street, Greenville
Mo-Su 06:00-15:00
Hibachi's Bufffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.4 mi
221 West College Avenue, Greenville
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
Willie's Place
Bar and pub · 1.7 mi
2105 4th Street, Greenville
Mo-Th 15:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-02:00; Su 15:00-00:00
Grouchy's Public House
Bar and pub · 1.4 mi
303 West Main Street, Greenville
Mo 16:00-21:00, We 16:00-21:00, Th 16:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00
Joe's Pizza and Pasta
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza, Pasta, Salad · 1.3 mi
106 North 2nd Street
9 more on the map.
History
Greenville was founded by George Davidson in 1815 in what was then the Illinois Territory, when he purchased 160 acres (65 ha) along the bluff overlooking Little Shoal Creek, in what was then still part of Madison County. Davidson built a tavern near the present-day intersection of Main and Sixth streets, and by 1816 he was selling individual lots. The federal government established its first federal post office in Greenville in 1819. It was incorporated as a town in 1855 and as a city in 1872. At one time, it had neighborhoods called New Jerusalem, Piety Hill, Cobtown, and Buzzard Roost. A few possible reasons have been put forth for the naming of the town. Some think the town was named after Greenville, North Carolina, which had been named after Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene. Others say that Greenville was named by early settler Thomas White because it was "so green and nice". A third possibility is that Greenville was named after Green P. Rice, the town's first merchant.
Greenville became the county seat of Bond County in 1821. The earlier seat of Perryville was annexed into Fayette County when it was formed from part of Bond County, requiring the naming of a new seat. Davidson offered to give the county government land around the present-day town square. His offer was accepted, and a courthouse was built in 1821 on the site of the current courthouse.
From the History section of Greenville, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship12
Saint Lawrence Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.1 mi
514 South Prairie Street, Greenville
First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.2 mi
310 South 2nd Street, Greenville
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Greenville University
School · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
315 East College Avenue, Greenville
Bond Cty Comm Unit 2 High School
School · 1.1 mi
1000 E State Route 140, Greenville
Greenville University Admissions Office
School · 1.2 mi
220 East College Avenue, Greenville
Greenville University Alumni Office
School · 1.1 mi
402 East College Avenue, Greenville
Greenville University Athletic Offices
School · 1.2 mi
503 South Prairie Street, Greenville
Greenville University Office of Advancement
School · 1.1 mi
402 East College Avenue, Greenville
Greenville University President's Office
School · 1.2 mi
220 East College Avenue, Greenville
Healthcare2
Kaufmann Student Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
404 Durley Street, Greenville
Map of Greenville
97 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 21°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 33°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 4.9 in |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 5.3 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 56°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 44°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 2.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vandalia (17 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
Bond County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for tornados.
- 2021-12-13: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2007-02-09: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greenville Airport (GRE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Highland 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Carlyle 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Breese 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Aviston 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Benld 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Central City 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Gillespie 28 mi northwest, about 46 min by car
- Centralia 29 mi southeast, about 47 min by car
- Troy 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Edwardsville 33 mi west, about 53 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
- BondCountyCourthouse GreenvilleIL, Unknown author, Public domain
- Second Street in downtown Greenville, Bond County, Nyttend, Public domain
- GreenvilleCollege GreenvilleIL, Lyle Kruger, Public domain
- GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, BOND COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS007-E-8002 - View of Tennessee, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS044-E-4638 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-115579 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS044-E-4639 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS007-E-9393 - View of Missouri, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-115580 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Bond County Courthouse from north, Nyttend, Public domain
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