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History of Greenville in Documents

Over time, there have been several groups of individuals who have documented the history of Greenville.  The information is a usefull collection providing insight into cultural and social aspects of historic Greenville.  It is the goal of Greenville's Historic Preservation Commission to seek out these historic documents and publish them as a library of open source historical record for educational purposes and research. 

History of Greenville

  • History of Greenville by Evans & Willian
  • History of Greenville by Methodist Church Collectors
  • A speech on the History of Greenville circa 1994 - Indiana History Room NAFC Library
  • A Short History of Greenville (2009)
  • History of The Station (1993)
  • DNR Submission for The Station (1979)
  • NPS Historical Register Submission for Methodist Church (2004)
  • NPS Historical Register Submission for Jersey Park Farm (1978)
  • A History of the Life of Joseph Smith Jr. - Circa 1832
  • Joseph Smith letter to wife Emma while staying in Greenville - June 6, 1932
  • Joseph Smith letter to Brother Phelps about his stay in Greenville - July 31, 1832
  • History of Greenville - A Presentation by Greenville Historic Preservation Commission (2018)
  • "Fairwell Fairwell" poem by Ephraim Girdner, 1861
  • Norman J Coleman & the Floyd County Seminary
Greenville Plat Map 1816

Greenville Plat Map 1816

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      • Norman J. Colman
    • History of Greenville in Pictures
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    • Floyd County Bicentennial Parade
    • Commission Meeting Videos
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9706 Clark Street
Greenville, IN 47124
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