Neighborhoods near Muhlenberg County High School in Greenville, KY

Nearly 4,500 people live in Greenville, the seat of Muhlenberg County, and about 15% are veterans. Many of their names are etched into plaques at the Muhlenberg County Veterans Mall and Plaza. “My name is on it, and my dad’s, cousin’s and uncle’s,” says Mayor Ed DeArmond. The memorial is one of many in downtown Greensville, a snapshot of the

For decades, Central City was a coal-mining community in Muhlenberg County. “The coal that we have burns nicely, but it has a high sulfur content,” says Dr. Freddie Mayes, lifelong resident and executive director of Central City Tourism. As environmental concerns grew, the coal industry shrank. Mayes says that the community is “on the verge of

With less than 1,000 residents, Powderly truly lives up to its reputation as a small city. The area has only a handful of parks and restaurants, so locals often travel to Greenville and Central City, both within 4 miles. One way that the city stands out is its music scene. “There are really good entertainment options here, the Merle Travis Music