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Modern-day historic preservation in Annie Oakley's hometown
Once home to the Shawnee, Kickapoo and Erie tribes, Greenville was occupied by U.S. soldiers in the late 1700s; they built Fort Greene Ville, a key fortress during the Northwest Indian War. Today's residents can still visit a replica of the fort and learn about The Treaty of Greenville at the Garst Museum, which also features exhibits on long-ago resident Annie Oakley. The museum, along with organizations like the Architectural Review District (ARD), has worked to maintain the city's historic integrity, and, in many ways, little has changed since the meat packing and flour milling industries thrived in the early 1900s. Quaint mom-and-pop shops serve customers on Broadway Street, and families look forward to carnival rides at the Drake County Fair in August. "It's about 12,700 people, something like that," says Jeff Whitaker, the city's mayor, adding, "It's got a nice, small hometown feel to it." In Greenville, it's still easy to imagine Annie Oakley sharpshooting on the banks of Mud Creek and horse-and-buggies parked downtown.
There is a replica of Fort Green Ville in Greenville which depicts the original fort built during the American Indian War.
The Garst Museum in Greenville showcases the life of local legend Annie Oakley.
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Historic properties, mid-century ranch-style houses and manufactured homes
Greenville's earliest homes date back to the 1860s, and early 20th-century homes branch off from Broadway and Martin Streets, sitting on relatively compact lots with detached garages. Architectural styles are reflective of the era: there's an eclectic mix of bungalows, Foursquares and Victorians with decorative trim. Farther from downtown, in neighborhoods like Gardenwood Estates, prospective buyers will find mid-century ranch-style houses. There are also manufactured homes in communities like Fairview Mobile Home Park, and some are listed for under $50,000. The median price for a single-family home in Greenville is around $200,000, which is less than half of the national median.
Late 19th Century homes can be found in the downtown area of Greenville.
Ranch style homes are a popular option for families looking to move to Greenville.
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Greenville City Schools and community college certificates
Greenville City Schools serve the community. There's an elementary school for grades kindergarten through four, a middle school for fifth grade through eighth, and a high school. The district earns an overall C-plus grade from Niche. "The sports are big here, and we've got a very strong girls softball program," says Whitaker, adding, "They've won some titles over the years." Adults can earn associate degrees and technical certificates through Edison State at Greenville, and there are more educational opportunities at the city's public library. There are watercolor lessons, lecture series and movie matinees.
Greenville Senior High School is a rural public school with a student teacher ratio of 15 to 1.
Edison State Community College has several locations including the branch in Greenville.
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Local manufacturers and commutes to Dayton
In the 100 years since the meatpacking industry flourished in Greenville, other businesses have found success. There's FRAM Group, which manufactures oil filters off Jackson Street, Greenville Technology Inc., and Ramco Electric Motors. Ohio State Route 571 is lined with industrial parks, and there are more employment opportunities in Dayton, 40 miles southeast via Ohio State Route 49 and Interstate 70. Residents book flights out of Dayton International Airport, which is 30 miles—or about 40 minutes—away, and medical care is accessible at Wayne HealthCare near the Drake County Fairgrounds. Larger cities like Indianapolis and Cincinnati are both within 100 miles. There are no fixed bus routes in Greenville, but some take advantage of on-demand transportation services for a small fee.
FRAM Group in Greenville manufactures automotive replacement parts.
Ramco Electric Motors in Greenville manufactures custom electric motor parts.
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Nature preserves, education centers and a splash pad
Greenville's 20th-century homes and walkable, historic downtown are surrounded by nature preserves, golf courses and campgrounds. At the Shawnee Prairie Preserve & Nature Center, which is maintained by Darke County Parks, wildflowers bloom beside the wetland trails. Families can attend historical reenactments, learn how to boil down sap at an event called "Maple Sugarin' on the Prairie" in early spring, and enroll in classes on everything from native animal encounters to beekeeping at the nature center. The discovery center beside Alice Bish Park also offers nature-based learning opportunities. On the banks of Greenville Creek, Greenville City Park has paved walking trails and a fenced-in "Peacock House" where visitors can view colorful birds; fishing is for licensed anglers only. "There's a lot of history there, a lot of walking paths. It's also the place where our swimming pool is located," says Whitaker. The splash pad in Southside Park is open during Greenville's mild summers when temperatures rarely exceed 85 degrees and sometimes drop down into the 50s or 60s at night.
Greenville City Park in Greenville is home to the Peacock House where guests can view the parks peacocks.
Southside Park in Greenville has many outdoor amenities including a splash pad.
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Small businesses along Broadway, big-box stores off Wagner Avenue
Much of the city's shopping and dining is concentrated around Public Square on Broadway Street. Restaurants serve American comforts: pancake breakfasts, mac n' cheese and burgers. Whitaker also highlights Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe, a Greenville institution since the 1930s. It's known for its reasonable prices and brick "gum wall," which has been collecting various colors of chewing gum for decades. "It's the place the governor comes to eat before he leaves town," says Whitaker, adding that cars line up down the block to order. Broadway is also lined with an eclectic mix of shoe stores, jewelers and mini-marts. The old-fashioned marquee outside the Wayne Theatre advertises new releases, and residents will also find big box options, fast food chains and auto shops off Wagner Avenue farther north.
The Merchant House is Greenville serves upscale American fare to the locals.
The Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop in Greenville is famous for its burgers and sandwiches.
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The Darke County Fair and year-round festivities downtown
Greenville maintains an active events calendar year-round. Most notable is the Darke County Fair, a nine-day festival in August that features live music, demolition derbies, motorcycle races and carnival rides. "They come from pretty much all over the state for it," says Whitaker, adding, "It's bigger than most state fairs and one of the largest county fairs in the nation." The Darke County Fairgrounds also host the Annie Oakley Festival in July, a weekend of mounted shooting contests and dog races. Main Street Greenville, a nonprofit with the goal of promoting economic activity downtown, has worked to plan holiday parades, classic car shows and Community Markets around Public Square, aka "the Circle," and there are First Friday festivities every month in the city's central business district.
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