Where is Greenville, Texas, USA?

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Where is Greenville Located? - Greenville is a city located in the Hunt County of Texas, United States. Greenville lies between 34.8521906 Degrees North latitudes and 82.4516426 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Greenville, Texas

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Where is Greenville Located?

Greenville is a city located in the Hunt County of Texas, United States. Greenville lies between 34.8521906 Degrees North latitudes and 82.4516426 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Greenville city is 28164 people and the city has a total area of 32.29 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Greenville, Texas Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGreenville
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
State CapitalAustin
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude33.1384°N
Longitude96.1108°W
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Land Area33.13 sq mi
Water Area0.67 sq mi
Total Area33.80 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)28,164 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 850
ZIP Codes75401, 75402
Area Code903
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code48-30920
Congressional DistrictTexas's 4th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Greenville, Texas

  • Commerce, Texas — 15 mi Northeast
  • Royse City, Texas — 18 mi Southwest
  • Rockwall, Texas — 25 mi Southwest
  • Terrell, Texas — 30 mi South
  • McKinney, Texas — 35 mi West
  • Sulphur Springs, Texas — 35 mi Northeast
  • Plano, Texas — 45 mi West
  • Dallas, Texas — 50 mi Southwest
  • Sherman, Texas — 60 mi North
  • Tyler, Texas — 70 mi Southeast

Driving Distances from Greenville, Texas

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
CommerceTexas1520 minutes
Royse CityTexas1825 minutes
RockwallTexas2535 minutes
TerrellTexas3040 minutes
McKinneyTexas3545 minutes
Sulphur SpringsTexas3545 minutes
PlanoTexas4555 minutes
DallasTexas501 hour
ShermanTexas601 hour 10 minutes
TylerTexas701 hour 20 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Greenville, Texas

TransportationDetails
Airport NameDallas Love Field
IATA CodeDAL
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 30, U.S. Route 69, U.S. Route 380, Texas State Highway 34
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service available in Dallas
Local Bus/Transit ServiceLocal and regional transportation services available
  • Interstate 30 - Major east-west interstate connecting Greenville with Dallas and Texarkana.
  • U.S. Route 69 - Important north-south highway serving eastern Texas communities.
  • U.S. Route 380 - Regional highway connecting Greenville with North Texas cities.

What are top Places to Visit in Greenville, Texas

Landmark NameType
Audie Murphy/American Cotton MuseumMuseum
Majestic 12 TheatreHistoric Theater
Landmark on Lee Street Historic DistrictHistoric District
Ja-Lu Community ParkCity Park
Warren ParkRecreation Area
Graham ParkPark
Greenville Municipal AuditoriumCultural Venue
Lake Tawakoni State ParkState Park
Lake TawakoniWater Recreation Area
Hunt County CourthouseHistoric Landmark

Colleges and Universities near Greenville, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Texas A&M University-CommercePublicUniversityEducation, business, agriculture, sciences, and research programs
Dallas College - North Lake CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer training, associate degrees, and workforce programs
Collin CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer programs, technical education, and professional training
Eastfield CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer education and academic programs
University of Texas at DallasPublicUniversityTechnology, engineering, business, and research

Waterbodies in Greenville, Texas

Lake Tawakoni, Cowleech Fork Sabine River, South Sulphur River, Sabine River, and nearby Hunt County waterways

Golf Courses near Greenville, Texas

Greenville Country Club, Webb Hill Country Club, Caddo Creek Golf Course, Buffalo Creek Golf Club, and Stone River Golf Club

Greenville, Texas — Key Historical Facts

  • Greenville was founded in 1846 and became the county seat of Hunt County.
  • The city was named after Thomas J. Green, a Texas Revolution soldier and early Texas political figure.
  • Greenville developed as an agricultural center, especially known for cotton production and farming in the Blackland Prairie region.
  • The arrival of railroads in the late nineteenth century helped Greenville grow as a regional trade and transportation hub.
  • The city became known as the "Cotton Capital of the World" because of its major role in cotton production and processing.
  • Greenville was the birthplace of decorated World War II soldier and actor Audie Murphy, one of the most honored American combat soldiers of the war.
  • Today, Greenville is known for manufacturing, agriculture, historic downtown areas, cultural attractions, and its location within the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

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