Greenville, Texas
Greenville is a city of 31,222 people in Hunt County, Texas, founded in 1846.
Why visit Greenville
Townapedia lists 37 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 82 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Gamescape by Cinemark, Greenville Municipal Auditorium, Katy Depot and Post Office Building.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 98°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Greenville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Greenville
Greenville (locally GREEN-vəl) is the county seat of and the most populous city in Hunt County, Texas, United States. As the "Gateway to East Texas", Greenville is located in Northeast Texas approximately 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Dallas and 30 miles (48 km) west of Sulphur Springs. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 28,164.
From the Wikipedia article Greenville, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks37
Katy Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas
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Post Office Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in Texas, United States
Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum
Museum · 2.6 mi
Museum in Greenville, Taxes , US
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ
Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi
25 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
Splash Kingdom
Sports field and stadium · 0.8 mi
6501 I-30 Frontage Road, Greenville
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes82
Billito's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 0.9 mi
4898 Moulton Street, Greenville
Tu-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Bottlecap Alley
Restaurant · Burger
5804 Wesley Street, Greenville
Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 1.7 mi
4010 Interstate Highway 30, Greenville
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Prairie Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
2404 Lee Street, Greenville
Mo-We 07:00-16:00; Th-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-12:00
Taco'n Madre Primo
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
4019 Oneal Street, Greenville
Mo,We-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-15:00
Taco'n Madre Primo
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
7818 Wesley Street, Greenville
Mo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-23:00; Su 08:00-22:00
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.5 mi
3800 I-30 Frontage Road, Greenville
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Yen Jing Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.5 mi
5113 Wesley Street, Greenville
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-20:00
70 more on the map.
History
Greenville was founded in 1846. The city was named after Thomas J. Green, a significant contributor to the establishment of the Texas Republic. He later became a member of the Congress of the Texas Republic.
As the Civil War loomed, Greenville was divided over the issue of secession, as were several area towns and counties. Greenville attorney and State Senator Martin D. Hart was a prominent Unionist. He formed a company of men who fought for the Union in Arkansas, even as other Greenville residents fought for the Confederacy. The divided nature of Greenville and Hunt County is noted by a historical marker in "The SPOT" Park at 2800 Lee Street in downtown Greenville. In the post-Civil War era, Greenville's economy became partly dependent on cotton, as the local economy entered a period of transition.
With a population of 12,384 in the 1920 census, the city was the 20th-most populous city in Texas at the time.
In World War II, the Mexican Escuadrón 201 was stationed in Greenville while training at nearby Majors Field.
From the History section of Greenville, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Quality Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
5010 Business Highway 69 South, Greenville
Express Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
1215 I-30 Frontage Road, Greenville
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
2901 Mustang Crossing, Greenville
Churches and places of worship67
Central Christian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Iglesia Adventista Hispana de Greenville
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.4 mi
6212 Live Oak Street, Greenville
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging26
Schools, colleges and libraries30
Greenville Alternative Educational Program
School · 2.1 mi
3923 Henry St, Greenville
Healthcare13
Baylor Scott & White Outpatient Rehabilitation – Greenville
Hospital · 1.9 mi
4400 W I-30, Greenville
Brookshire's Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
6410 Wesley Street, Greenville
Map of Greenville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 33°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 44°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 52°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 62°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 93°F | 70°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 97°F | 74°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 98°F | 73°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 54°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 43°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greenville Kgvl Radio Hcn (4 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
Hunt County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-09-09: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2008-09-10: Hurricane Ike (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Majors Airport (GVT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Fate 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Fairview 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Anna 30 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
- Forney 32 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
- McKinney 33 mi west, about 53 min by car
- Garland 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Allen 33 mi west, about 53 min by car
- Richardson 36 mi west, about 58 min by car
- Plano 37 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Mesquite 37 mi southwest, about 59 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 August 2015 28 (Lee Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paris Junior College Greenville Center, Fkbowen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenville August 2015 48 (Hunt Regional Medical Center), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenville August 2015 49 (Hunt Regional Medical Center), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 50 (Greenville Civil War memorial), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central Christian Church 1, Damon Robins, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenville Post Office, Damon Robins, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Katy Depot, Greenville 1, Damon Robins, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS017-E-10394 - View of Louisiana, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS029-E-18541 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-33579 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS009-E-5288 - View of Oklahoma, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 49 (Wilkins Log Cabin), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 48 (Wilkins Log Cabin), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 47 (Ende-Gaillard House), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 52 (Audie Murphy Hunt County War Memorial) (cropped), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 52 (Audie Murphy Hunt County War Memorial), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 46, Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 51 (Audie Murphy Hunt County War Memorial), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 23 (1930s cotton quilt), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 45 (POW and MIA display), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 15 (W. R. Wilson cotton broker office), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 30 (spinner's weasel), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 27 (1940s live steam locomotive model), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 33 (American Civil War display), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 38 (Audie Murphy's Mauser Model 98, Colt Model 1911, and M-1 Carbine), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 44 (World War II American home front diorama), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 14 (ca. 1920 friendship quilt), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 07 (Low Hill house model), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 40 (shadow box with Audie Murphy's medals and decorations), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 37 (20th century battle rifle display), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 22 (steam-powered gin model), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 09 (Low Hill house model), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 35 (Maxim '08 heavy machine gun), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 04 (early 20th century Texas home diorama), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 16 (W. R. Wilson cotton broker office), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 19 (General Electric generator), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 31 (spinner's weasel), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 08 (Low Hill house model), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum July 2015 28 (Hunt County cotton exhibit), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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