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Nathanael Greene had an unusual spelling of his name.
Lecture on
Early Greene Ville at Library
November 21st marks the 222nd anniversary since General Anthony Wayne
established Greene Ville in 1793. To commemorate this important date
local historian Richard Halley will present a talk on “Greene Ville -
Prophetstown - Greenville” on Saturday the 21st at 1:00 p.m. at the
Greenville Public Library. Reservations are not required but
appreciated. Please call 548-3915 or join us on Facebook.
Refreshments will be served.
General Anthony Wayne named his new fortified town after his good
friend Nathanael Greene. Hear about Nathanael & Catharine
Greene and this important friendship with Wayne during the Indian
conflicts and the Revolutionary years. Greene Ville was
abandoned in 1797 and the Indian settlement of Prophetstown set up in
the nearby Mud Creek valley in the spring of 1805.
Shawnee warrior Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa the Prophet were
leading an Indian revival in an attempt to secure their lands as was
designated in past treaties. Thousands of people from dozens of tribes
lived in the area until the spring of 1808.
That August 14th of 1808 John Devor platted the first streets of what
is now modern Greenville by utilizing the streets of the old
fort. This date is the official start-date for Greenville as was
celebrated at its Sesquicentennial in 1958 and Bicentennial in
2008. Then in 1817 Darke County was established when it split
from Miami County.
You’ll see many original maps, document, letters, and the Treaty of
Greene Ville and hear more stories than there is time for!
Greenville has been the site of many significant events in our
country’s history which you will come to appreciate. Richard has
spent many years in meticulous research and enjoys sharing his
findings.
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