Greenville, Virginia
Encyclopedia
Greenville is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Augusta County
, Virginia
, United States
. The population was 886 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Staunton
–Waynesboro
Micropolitan Statistical Area
.
was platted and divided into 14 lots of 1 acres (4,046.9 m²) and sold by Thomas and Jane Steele. Greenville soon became a very busy stagecoach stop. This was because there were 3 major roads all intersecting at or near Greenville. One road connected Greenville with Staunton
, another ran from Waynesboro
to Middlebrook
, and the south road led to Midway (now Steeles Tavern
), Fairfield, and Lexington
. The town slowly grew, and by 1810, the population had grown to 162, comparing to Staunton
's 1225, and Waynesboro
's 250. An 1835 account of Greenville said that it had an extensive manufacturing flour mill and a woolen manufactory, two physicians in the area, contained 50 dwelling houses, 3 general stores, 2 taverns, 1 academy, 2 tanyards, 2 saddlers, 2 tailors, 1 blacksmith shop, 1 cabinet maker, 1 wheelwright, 1 saddle tree maker, 3 house carpenters, 1 hatter, and 4 boot and shoe makers. The population was about 250 in 1928.
, an immensely popular American radio
singer of the Great Depression
and World War II
years, was born in Greenville. A statue of her stands outside the Wachovia Spectrum
in Philadelphia because her rendition of "God Bless America
" has long been considered a good luck charm
for important games of the Philadelphia Flyers
hockey team.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.5 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 886 people, 234 households, and 193 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 242.7 people per square mile (93.7/km²). There were 251 housing units at an average density of 68.8/sq mi (26.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 82.84% White, 16.70% African American, 0.34% Native American, and 0.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.
There were 234 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% were married couples
living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 16.3% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 42.0% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 184.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 198.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $44,313, and the median income for a family was $48,571. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $21,161 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $14,598. About 2.6% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Augusta County
Augusta County, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 65,615 people, 24,818 households, and 18,911 families residing in the county. The population density was 68 people per square mile . There were 26,738 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile...
, Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 886 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Staunton
Staunton, Virginia
Staunton is an independent city within the confines of Augusta County in the commonwealth of Virginia. The population was 23,746 as of 2010. It is the county seat of Augusta County....
–Waynesboro
Waynesboro, Virginia
Waynesboro, deriving its name from General Anthony Wayne, is an independent city surrounded by Augusta County in the U.S. state of Virginia. The population was 21,006 in 2010.....
Micropolitan Statistical Area
Staunton-Waynesboro micropolitan area
The Staunton–Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area is a United States Micropolitan Statistical Area in Virginia, as defined by the Office of Management and Budget as of June, 2003...
.
History
As early as 1794, GreenvilleGreenville, Virginia
Greenville is a census-designated place in Augusta County, Virginia, United States. The population was 886 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Staunton–Waynesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
was platted and divided into 14 lots of 1 acres (4,046.9 m²) and sold by Thomas and Jane Steele. Greenville soon became a very busy stagecoach stop. This was because there were 3 major roads all intersecting at or near Greenville. One road connected Greenville with Staunton
Staunton, Virginia
Staunton is an independent city within the confines of Augusta County in the commonwealth of Virginia. The population was 23,746 as of 2010. It is the county seat of Augusta County....
, another ran from Waynesboro
Waynesboro, Virginia
Waynesboro, deriving its name from General Anthony Wayne, is an independent city surrounded by Augusta County in the U.S. state of Virginia. The population was 21,006 in 2010.....
to Middlebrook
Middlebrook, Virginia
Middlebrook is a census-designated place in Augusta County, Virginia. The population as of the 2010 Census was 213....
, and the south road led to Midway (now Steeles Tavern
Steeles Tavern, Virginia
Steeles Tavern is an unincorporated community in Augusta County, Virginia. It lies at an elevation of 1683 feet ....
), Fairfield, and Lexington
Lexington, Virginia
Lexington is an independent city within the confines of Rockbridge County in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The population was 7,042 in 2010. Lexington is about 55 minutes east of the West Virginia border and is about 50 miles north of Roanoke, Virginia. It was first settled in 1777.It is home to...
. The town slowly grew, and by 1810, the population had grown to 162, comparing to Staunton
Staunton, Virginia
Staunton is an independent city within the confines of Augusta County in the commonwealth of Virginia. The population was 23,746 as of 2010. It is the county seat of Augusta County....
's 1225, and Waynesboro
Waynesboro, Virginia
Waynesboro, deriving its name from General Anthony Wayne, is an independent city surrounded by Augusta County in the U.S. state of Virginia. The population was 21,006 in 2010.....
's 250. An 1835 account of Greenville said that it had an extensive manufacturing flour mill and a woolen manufactory, two physicians in the area, contained 50 dwelling houses, 3 general stores, 2 taverns, 1 academy, 2 tanyards, 2 saddlers, 2 tailors, 1 blacksmith shop, 1 cabinet maker, 1 wheelwright, 1 saddle tree maker, 3 house carpenters, 1 hatter, and 4 boot and shoe makers. The population was about 250 in 1928.
Famous residents
Kate SmithKate Smith
Kathryn Elizabeth "Kate" Smith was an American Popular singer, best known for her rendition of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America". Smith had a radio, television, and recording career spanning five decades, which reached its pinnacle in the 1940s.Smith was born in Greenville, Virginia...
, an immensely popular American radio
Radio
Radio is the transmission of signals through free space by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...
singer of the Great Depression
Great Depression
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression in the decade preceding World War II. The timing of the Great Depression varied across nations, but in most countries it started in about 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s or early 1940s...
and World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
years, was born in Greenville. A statue of her stands outside the Wachovia Spectrum
Wachovia Spectrum
The Spectrum, formerly known as the CoreStates Spectrum , First Union Spectrum , and Wachovia Spectrum was an indoor arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
in Philadelphia because her rendition of "God Bless America
God Bless America
"God Bless America" is an American patriotic song written by Irving Berlin in 1918 and revised by him in 1938. The later version has notably been recorded by Kate Smith, becoming her signature song ....
" has long been considered a good luck charm
Good Luck Charm
"Good Luck Charm" is a song recorded by Elvis Presley and published by Gladys Music, Elvis Presley's publishing company, that reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 list in the week ending April 21, 1962. It remained at the top of the list for two weeks. The song was written by Aaron Schroeder...
for important games of the Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
hockey team.
Geography
Greenville is located at 38°0′16"N 79°9′29"W (38.004412, -79.157964).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.5 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 886 people, 234 households, and 193 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 242.7 people per square mile (93.7/km²). There were 251 housing units at an average density of 68.8/sq mi (26.6/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 82.84% White, 16.70% African American, 0.34% Native American, and 0.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.
There were 234 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.7% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 16.3% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 42.0% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 184.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 198.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $44,313, and the median income for a family was $48,571. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $21,161 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $14,598. About 2.6% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.