Where is Greenville, Mississippi, USA?

Where is Greenville Located? - Greenville is a city located in the Washington County of Mississippi, United States. Greenville lies between 40.1466169 Degrees North latitudes and 97.1798456 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Greenville Located?

Greenville is a city located in the Washington County of Mississippi, United States. Greenville lies between 40.1466169 Degrees North latitudes and 97.1798456 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Greenville city is 29670 people and the city has a total area of 26.89 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Nearby Cities to Greenville, Mississippi

• Leland, Mississippi — 10 mi East
• Lake Village, Arkansas — 18 mi West
• Indianola, Mississippi — 25 mi Northeast
• Cleveland, Mississippi — 35 mi Northeast
• Yazoo City, Mississippi — 65 mi Southeast
• Vicksburg, Mississippi — 75 mi Southeast
• Clarksdale, Mississippi — 75 mi North
• Greenwood, Mississippi — 80 mi Northeast
• Memphis, Tennessee — 125 mi North
• Jackson, Mississippi — 120 mi Southeast

Driving Distances from Greenville, Mississippi

Transportation and Connectivity in Greenville, Mississippi

• U.S. Route 82 - Major east-west highway connecting Greenville with Mississippi Delta communities.
• U.S. Route 61 - Historic north-south route connecting Greenville with cities throughout the Mississippi Delta.
• Mississippi Highway 1 - Regional highway serving western Mississippi communities.

What are top Places to Visit in Greenville, Mississippi

Colleges and Universities near Greenville, Mississippi

Waterbodies in Greenville, Mississippi

Mississippi River, Lake Ferguson, Deer Creek, Yazoo River, and nearby Mississippi Delta waterways

Golf Courses near Greenville, Mississippi

Greenville Country Club, Lakeview Golf Course, Cleveland Country Club, and Greenwood Country Club

Greenville, Mississippi — Key Historical Facts

• Greenville was founded in 1824 and became the county seat of Washington County.
• The city was named after General Nathanael Greene, a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
• Greenville developed along the Mississippi River and became an important center for cotton production, river trade, and agriculture.
• The city played a significant role in the history and culture of the Mississippi Delta, especially in the development of blues music.
• Greenville was rebuilt after the Civil War and expanded as a regional commercial and transportation center.
• The nearby Winterville Mounds preserve important archaeological evidence of prehistoric Native American cultures in the Mississippi Delta.
• Today, Greenville is known for its Delta heritage, blues traditions, riverfront location, agriculture, and cultural attractions.

References

• U.S. Census Bureau
• City of Greenville
• Washington County Government
• Delta State University

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