Greenville, VA
Music connected to Greenville
About Greenville
- • Musician Mac Wiseman, a bluegrass legend, was born in nearby Crimora, influencing Greenville.
- • The Augusta Stone Presbyterian Church, a historic landmark, was founded near Greenville.
- • Its location along the Great Wagon Road spurred early growth in the 18th century.
- • A local legend tells of a hidden Civil War-era gold stash near Greenville.
- • A devastating fire in the early 1900s destroyed much of Greenville's original downtown.
- • Named for Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene, it was established around 1795.
- • With under 900 residents, it's smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • Sitting at 1,434 feet, Greenville enjoys slightly cooler summers than the coast.
- • Agriculture and small businesses provide livelihoods for many Greenville residents.
- • Greenville feels like stepping back in time, offering a peaceful and serene escape.
- • The Washington Nationals, based in D.C., are the closest MLB team, winning the 2019 World Series.
- • Robert E. Lee spent time at nearby Washington and Lee University.