Greenville, Michigan
Greenville is a city of 8,995 people in Montcalm County, Michigan, founded in 1844.
Why visit Greenville
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Greeneville Cinema, Frugthaven Farm, Greenville Downtown Historic District and Winter Inn.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 73 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Greenville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Greenville
Greenville is a city in the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. With a population of 8,816 at the 2020 census, it is the most populous city in Montcalm County. The city was the birthplace of the Meijer superstore chain.
From the Wikipedia article Greenville, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks6
Greenville Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Michigan, United States
Winter Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Hotel in Greenville, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes13
Castle Brewing Co.
Brewery and winery · 1.0 mi
1310 West Washington Street, Greenville
Mo-We 11:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.5 mi
1825 West Washington Street, Greenville
Mo-Th 07:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-03:00; Su 07:00-02:00
1 more on the map.
History
Greenville is named after its founder, John Green, who settled in the wilderness of the southwest part of Montcalm County in 1844. 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. Because of the town's heritage, Greenville celebrates the Danish Festival every year on the third weekend of August. A post office was established on January 20, 1848, with Abel French as the first postmaster. John Green had the village platted in 1853, and it was a station on the Detroit, Grand Rapids and Western Railroad. Greenville incorporated as a village in 1867 and as a city in 1871.
Hendrik Meijer, founder of Meijer's stores, moved to Greenville after immigrating to the United States from the Netherlands. He was initially a barber, but the Great Depression and lack of a proper grocery on his side of town led him to open his own store in 1934. Meijer corporation now operates stores throughout the Midwest. Hendrik's son Fred Meijer, principal architect of the modern Meijer chain, is a native son.
From the History section of Greenville, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
204 West Cass Street, Greenville
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.7 mi
908 West Oak Street, Greenville
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.7 mi
10700 West Carson City Road, Greenville
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging10
Petersen Oil & Propane
Gas station · 1.5 mi
6360 South Greenville Road, Greenville
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare2
Map of Greenville
84 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 13°F | 2.2 in | 20.3 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 13°F | 1.9 in | 16.5 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 22°F | 2.4 in | 9.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 32°F | 3.9 in | 2.5 in |
| May | 71°F | 44°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 53°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 56°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 55°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 48°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 27°F | 3.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 19°F | 2.4 in | 18.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greenville 2 Nne (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
Montcalm County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Belding 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Stanton 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Cedar Springs 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Ionia 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Saranac 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Howard City 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Lakeview 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Forest Hills 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Northview 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Grand Rapids 25 mi southwest, about 41 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
- GreenvilleMiDowntownHistoricDistrict1, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WinterInnGreenvilleMi, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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