69-519: Pierron is a village in Bond and Madison counties, Illinois , United States . The population was 459 at the 2020 census, down from 600 at the 2010 census. The village is part of the St. Louis metropolitan area . The first post office was established at Pierron in 1870. Pierron was laid out as a village in 1871, and named for its founder Jacques Pierron. Pierron was incorporated as a village in 1893. Pierron
138-460: A council–manager form of government. The Greenville City Council is the governing body of the city. The mayor presides at council meetings and authorizes documents approved by the City Council. Together, they are responsible for establishing city policies and appointing members for boards and commissions. The City Council approves resolutions and ordinances, adopts an annual budget, manages
207-547: A Head Start program in the West Greenville area. St. Peter's Catholic Church in Greenville supports a day school for grades K-8. John Paul II Catholic High School supports grades 9-12. Greenville's Jewish community has seen continued growth. Congregation Bayt Shalom, a congregation affiliated with both Reform Judaism and Conservative Judaism , was previously led by the first African-American female rabbi in
276-432: A family was $ 69,917. Males had a median income of $ 41,231 versus $ 26,408 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 27,274. About 6.6% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over. In terms of education, 33.2% of the population had attained a high school or equivalent degree, 13.2% had a bachelor's degree, and 8.5% had
345-479: A female householder with no husband present, and 52.4% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.91. In the city, the age distribution of the population showed 18.8% under the age of 18, 28.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
414-682: A graduate or professional degree. Bond County is divided into these nine townships : Bond is a strongly Republican county. Only two Democrats have gained an absolute majority of the county's vote since at least 1880 – Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932 and Lyndon Johnson in 1964. Bill Clinton was the last Democrat to win the county, in 1996, though local Senator Barack Obama came within 100-plus votes in 2008. 38°53′N 89°26′W / 38.88°N 89.44°W / 38.88; -89.44 Greenville, North Carolina Greenville ( / ˈ ɡ r iː n v ɪ l / GREEN -vil ; locally / ˈ ɡ r iː n v əl / GREEN -vəl )
483-763: A greenway system of more than 9 miles that connects the medical and educational community with the Uptown District and Tar River. Greenville is the regional shopping destination for the Inner Banks area, since many big-box retailers and specialty shops are located in the city. Large centers include Greenville Mall (formerly Colonial Mall Greenville and Pitt Plaza originally), University Commons, Lynncroft and Arlington Village. La Promenade, La Promenade II, Arlington Village, and Arlington Plaza located within Greenville Blvd, Arlington Blvd, and Red Banks Rd
552-642: A large bicycling group, EC Velo, tours the city and Pitt County weekly. Sports Tourism is a huge economic driver for Greenville and Pitt County, with the effort being spearheaded by the Greenville-Pitt County Sports Commission (Play Greenville, NC Sports). The Sports Commission has helped secure such national events as NCAA Championships, and starting in 2021, Greenville is the home of the Little League Softball World Series . Greenville has
621-567: A major outlet in the city of Greenville in the form of the East Carolina Musical Arts Education Foundation , a non-profit organization centered on the Perkins & Wells Memorial Organ, C.B. Fisk , Opus 126 housed at St. Paul's Episcopal Church . The Foundation offers numerous organ and choral concerts annually, plus educational initiatives. The impressive Fisk organ at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
690-402: A process many slaveowners used to keep their slaves even in a free state. In Bond County, at one point 14 slaves were registered to eight owners. One slave, Silas Register, took his last name from the act of being registered at the county clerk's office. Register was the last known Bond County slave to survive; he died in 1872 at the age of 76. A few of the slaves are buried in the county with
759-414: A rapid population increase and an economic boom with most of the growth being seen in the 20th and 21st centuries. Many major companies have moved their regional, national, and international headquarters to Greenville. Companies include Grady-White Boats, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling , Thermo Fisher Scientific , Catalent , and Avient , among others. Greenville is the home of East Carolina University ,
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#1732800931236828-585: A state of the art, Lady Pirates softball stadium with a seating capacity of 1,500 has been completed, neighboring a new ECU track and field facility and soccer stadium plus an Olympic sports coach's offices and team rooms facility are in varying stages of completion all along Charles Boulevard, the main entry way for all Pirate sports. Olympic gold medalist Mark Lenzi coached the East Carolina University Pirate Men's and Women's diving teams until his death in 2012. Greenville has
897-710: A strong tradition in Little League Baseball . Greenville Little Leagues was founded in 1951 and has two leagues; North State and Tar Heel. In 1998, a team from Greenville represented the South Region in the Little League World Series. They made it to the semi-finals, where they lost to eventual champion, Toms River, New Jersey. In 2017, Greenville again represented the Southeast region in the Little League World Series. In this run,
966-403: Is 5 miles (8 km) southwest of the western part of Pierron, while Pocahontas is 4 miles (6 km) north of the eastern part. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , Pierron has a total area of 0.73 square miles (1.89 km), all land. The western part of the village drains west to Sugar Creek, while the east part drains east to Shoal Creek , both of which are south-flowing tributaries of
1035-576: Is also represented by in Don Davis in the 1st congressional district with small parts of the city being represented by Greg Murphy in the 3rd congressional district . All Greenville schools fall under the Pitt County Schools (PCS) administration. PCS formed in 1985 when Pitt County Schools and Greenville City Schools merged. The 9-member Board of Education oversees all Greenville and Pitt County schools. In July 2013, Dr. Ethan Lenker
1104-607: Is also the primary teaching and performing instrument for East Carolina University, with which St. Paul's and ECMAEF make up a strategic alliance. Along with Theater, Dance is becoming prominent in Greenville. The Greenville Civic Ballet and the North Carolina Academy of Dance Arts are the main contributors of dance to the community. The Greenville Civic Ballet, owned by Kimberly Gray Saad, holds performances showcasing different dance backgrounds and styles. They hold biannual performances including Cinderella, Peter and
1173-402: Is an "Alive-At-Five" style pep-rally with live music, ECU cheerleaders, exhibits, children's activities, food samplings, and a beer and wine garden. The Downtown area is known for its large annual Halloween street party and live music bars. Considering the size of the city, Greenville has a large number of bars and nightclubs located downtown, due in large part to the location of ECU's campus which
1242-522: Is immediately adjacent to downtown. In April 2019, Sup Dogs Restaurant was named the Best College Bar in America by Barstool Sports Barstool Best Bar bracket-style competition. In April 2020, Sup Dogs once again claimed the title. Downtown Greenville has seen a huge resurgence since the recession. The area has been renamed to Uptown Greenville and has become the arts and entertainment hub of
1311-731: Is land and 2.5 square miles (6.5 km ) (0.6%) is water. In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Greenville have ranged from a low of 21 °F (−6 °C) in January to a high of 91 °F (33 °C) in July, although a record low of −22 °F (−30 °C) was recorded in February 1905 and a record high of 114 °F (46 °C) was recorded in July 1954. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.00 inches (51 mm) in February to 4.31 inches (109 mm) in May. As of
1380-543: Is located in southwestern Bond County and eastern Madison County. The village has two sections that are 4 miles (6 km) apart and connected by Illinois Route 143 . The western section, also known as "Pierron Station" and crossed by the CSX Transportation St. Louis Line railroad, is on the Bond–Madison county line, while the eastern section, also known as "Millersburg", is four miles to the east. Highland
1449-790: Is one of the biggest outdoor/strip mall-type shopping locations in Greenville, housing over 60 shops and restaurants. A new development called 11 Galleria, on the site of the former Carolina East Mall, features a number of big-box retailers. This new shopping center will contain a total of 400,000 sq ft (37,000 m ). The College View Historic District , Dickinson Avenue Historic District , E. B. Ficklen House , James L. Fleming House , Greenville Commercial Historic District , Greenville Tobacco Warehouse Historic District , Greenwreath , Robert Lee Humber House , Jones-Lee House , William H. Long House , Jesse R. Moye House , Oakmont , Pitt County Courthouse , Skinnerville-Greenville Heights Historic District , and U.S. Post Office are listed on
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#17328009312361518-557: Is the county seat and most populous city of Pitt County, North Carolina , United States. It is the principal city of the Greenville, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area , and the 12th-most populous city in North Carolina . Greenville is the health, entertainment, and educational hub of North Carolina's Tidewater and Coastal Plain . As of the 2020 census , there were 87,521 people in the city. The city has continued to see
1587-517: The 2020 United States census , there were 16,725 people, 6,359 households, and 4,033 families residing in the county. The population density was 43.7 inhabitants per square mile (16.9/km ). There were 6,858 housing units at an average density of 17.9 per square mile (6.9/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 86.4% white, 6.4% black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.6% Asian, 2.2% from other races, and 4.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.6% of
1656-633: The Eastern Carolina League (1928–1929) and Coastal Plain League (1934–1941, 1946–1951). The Greenville Greenies were an affiliate of the Washington Senators in 1939. The teams played at Guy Smith Stadium beginning in 1941. Previously, they played at Elm Street Park and Third Street Park. Greenville is home to two major running groups, GoRun (Greenville Organization of Runners) and Greenville Running group. In addition
1725-586: The Kaskaskia River . As of the 2020 census there were 459 people, 180 households, and 111 families residing in the village. The population density was 625.34 inhabitants per square mile (241.45/km). There were 232 housing units at an average density of 316.08 per square mile (122.04/km). The racial makeup of the village was 92.37% White , 0.65% African American , 0.44% Native American , 0.22% Asian , 0.65% from other races , and 5.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.74% of
1794-830: The National Register of Historic Places . ECU's sports teams, nicknamed the Pirates , compete in NCAA Division I FBS as a full-member of the American Athletic Conference . Facilities include the 50,000 seat Dowdy–Ficklen Stadium for football, the 8,000-seat Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum for men's and women's basketball, and the Clark-LeClair Stadium , with a seating capacity of 3,000 (max capacity of 6,000+ when including outfield "Jungle" areas) for baseball. In 2010
1863-555: The U.S. state of Illinois . As of the 2020 census , the population was 16,725. Its county seat is Greenville . Bond County is included in the St. Louis , MO -IL Metropolitan Statistical Area . Bond County was formed in 1817 out of Madison County . It was named for Shadrach Bond , who was then the delegate from the Illinois Territory to the United States Congress , and who thereupon became
1932-551: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 38.20 square miles (98.9 km ), of which 37.44 square miles (97.0 km ) is land and 0.76 square miles (2.0 km ) (1.99%) is water. It is located in the inner Coastal Plain. Greenville has a humid subtropical climate , which is characterized by hot and sweltering summers, and mild to cool winters, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. Greenville can be prone to cold weather, as
2001-433: The poverty line , including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 20.4% of those age 65 or over. Greenville is predominantly Protestant Christian , with large concentrations of Baptists , Episcopalians , Methodists , and various other evangelical groups. Presbyterians and Disciples of Christ also constitute a significant portion of the population. The Roman Catholic community in Greenville has seen steady growth over
2070-627: The Babe Ruth World Series; the '06 15 yr. old team, and the '08 13 yr. old team. The 2006 team became the first Greenville Babe Ruth team to reach the World Series in 30 years, along with becoming the first Babe Ruth team to ever win a World Series game, defeating Clifton Park, New York 12–0. In 2012, the 13u Greenville All-Stars advanced to the Babe Ruth League World Series. The 2012 squad advanced to
2139-512: The City of Greenville. Nipro Medical Corporation, a Japanese healthcare and medical device company, will create 232 jobs and invest more than $ 397.8 million to build a new manufacturing campus and U.S. headquarters in Greenville. Minges Bottling Group, a large Pepsi bottling and distribution facility, is also located just outside Greenville in Ayden . Greenville is also home to The HammockSource,
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2208-727: The Greenville City Council, as of 2024: The city of Greenville has 3 members of the North Carolina General Assembly that represent their citizens. They are represented by Kandie Smith in the 5th Senate district in the North Carolina Senate , and by Gloristine Brown in the 8th House district and by Timothy Reeder in the 9th House district in the North Carolina House of Representatives . Greenville
2277-511: The Legislature in March 1907 and named East Carolina Teacher's Training School, a co-ed institution. By the mid 1960s, East Carolina College had become the third-largest state-supported college, and enrollment approached 8,000 students — twice the 1960 enrollment figure. In 1967, it became East Carolina University . ECU Medical School admitted its first four-year class in 1977. At the turn of
2346-676: The Museum and over 12,000 people visit the museum. Theater is beginning to emerge in Greenville as well. Local groups such as the Greenville Theater Project and the Magnolia Arts Center offer outlets for both performers and audiences alike. Smiles and Frowns Playhouse produces children's theatre. Additionally, student groups such as SWASH Improv offer entertainment at the university and local establishments. Aficionados of sacred organ and choral music have
2415-709: The Railroad. Greenville University was founded as Almira College in 1855. In 1941, college president H.J. Long "declared the founding of Almira and Greenville ran parallel, for both were founded on prayer ." When Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas gave speeches in Greenville in 1858 during a campaign for the United States Senate , Douglas said: "Ladies and gentlemen it gives me great and supreme gratification and pleasure to see this vast concourse of people assembled to hear me upon this my first visit to Old Bond." The Illinois State Register reported of
2484-524: The Tar River. Kayaking, fishing, and boating are popular pastimes along with camping and trail access along the banks of the river. In early 2020, the City Council also authorized the purchase of approximately 163 acres of land north of the Tar River that will be used for the development of an adventure park focusing on outdoor recreational activities such as running, hiking, biking and camping along with lake-based and river recreation. Greenville also features
2553-617: The United States, Alysa Stanton . The growth and diverse nature of the city's population has also resulted in the addition of an Islamic Mosque and Hindu Temple within the last decade. A minority of the city's population also identifies as " non-religious " or having no affiliation to any religion. Greenville's economy is largely reliant on the local hospital system and East Carolina University. A diversified base of companies in advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, emerging technology, and food and beverage fuels
2622-487: The Wolf, Sleeping Beauty and Nutcracker Suites. Greenville Civic offers a diverse dance culture. The North Carolina Academy of Dance Arts is owned by Sherryl Tipton and collaborates with ECU's dance major program. NCADA does an annual Nutcracker performance in winter and in spring does a studio showcase. NCADA keeps a traditional dance culture in Greenville's community. Paired with the innovation of Greenville Civic's performances,
2691-615: The area. Currently, Uptown Greenville houses over 20 restaurants and over 25 retail stores. It hosts several events throughout the year such as Sunday in the Park, The Umbrella Market, Freeboot Fridays and the Uptown Art Walk. Uptown has also become a popular residential destination in recent years with the development of new apartments and the renovation of existing infrastructure for residential use. During warmer months, residents and visitors also take advantage of Greenville's access to
2760-405: The average family size was 2.18. The village's age distribution consisted of 13.7% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 31.9% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males. The median income for a household in the village
2829-558: The campaign trail in the 1980s and gave a speech on the courthouse lawn. Barack Obama , the junior Senator from Illinois elected as president in November 2008, also visited Greenville while campaigning for his Senate seat in 2004, in a visit hosted by the Bond County Democrats. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 383 square miles (990 km ), of which 380 square miles (980 km )
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2898-534: The century, enrollment at ECU topped the 18,000 mark, and now exceeds 29,000 students. Greenville's current economic development began in 1963 when Empire Brush was recruited to the new Greenville Industrial Park, established by Greenville Industries, Inc. (a for-profit land holding company) in partnership with the Pitt County Development Commission (established by a voter referendum in 1957) and Greenville Utilities Commission. One of
2967-602: The championship game, falling to Bryant, Arkansas 4–3. Greenville is home to the Greenville United Football Club, which joined the National Premier Soccer League on January 16, 2023. Greenville United FC games are currently played at John Paul II Catholic High School. Greenville was home to minor league baseball . The Greenville Greenies was the primary moniker of the Greenville teams. Greenville played as members of
3036-409: The city was: 60.20% White , 32.14% African American , 5.06% Hispanic or Latino American , 1.82% Asian American , 0.80% Native American , 0.04% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander , 1.01% some other race , and 1.29% two or more races . There were 25,204 households, out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.8% were married couples living together, 13.8% had
3105-585: The city. At the 2010 census , there were 174,263 residents in the Greenville MSA, 130,204 households, and 110,997 residents residing within five miles (8.0 km) of the city limit. The population density was 2,364.6 inhabitants per square mile (913.0/km ), making Greenville the densest city in Eastern North Carolina. There were 130,204 housing units at an average density of 1,100.4 per square mile (424.9/km ). The racial composition of
3174-433: The community is thriving with dance. Many restaurants and nightclubs offer live entertainment on the weekends. In the old Five Points area (in the newly renovated parking lot at Evans and Fifth Streets) every Wednesday in warm months, an Umbrella Market features local growers and producers plus crafts people. This is also the venue for "Freeboot Friday" on Fridays in the fall when there is a Saturday ECU home football game. It
3243-636: The community's greatest successes came in 1968 when Burroughs Wellcome , a major pharmaceutical research and manufacturing firm, located a pharmaceutical development/manufacturing facility near the city. The site is now owned by Patheon , a Thermo Fisher Scientific company, which employs approximately 1,200 people. The city and Pitt County have also become home to many other major industries and businesses including Catalent , Attindas, Grady-White Boats, and Hyster-Yale Materials Handling. In September 1999, Hurricane Floyd made landfall in eastern North Carolina, dropping nearly 17 inches (430 mm) of rain during
3312-633: The economy. MrBeast , Thermo Fisher Scientific, Avient, Catalent, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, and Weyerhaeuser are among a long list of companies that call Greenville home. In 2024, the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced that two international companies selected Greenville for their first United States based manufacturing locations. Boviet Solar, a Vietnamese renewable energy company, committed to creating 908 new jobs and investing more than $ 294 million to locate its first North American solar panel manufacturing facility in
3381-617: The families they were indentured to. One former slave, Fanny, was free after her owners moved out of the state and worked in the town so that she could buy her husband, Stephen, at auction in Missouri. During the 1840s, Bond County played host to a few people conducting slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad . Teacher T.A. Jones lived in Reno and in 2008, a letter in which he told of his Underground Railroad activities
3450-415: The financing of city operations, and authorizes contracts. The city manager, appointed by the Greenville City Council, is responsible for implementing the policies enacted by the City Council and managing the daily operations of city government. Five of the council members serve individual districts and the sixth is elected by the entire city and serves at-large, much like the mayor. Current members of
3519-433: The first governor of Illinois , serving from 1818 to 1822. The county's primary city, Greenville, had a post office from 1819 and was incorporated as a town in 1855 and as a city in 1872. A few possible reasons have been put forth for the naming of the town. Some think the town was named after Greenville, North Carolina , which had been named after Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene . Others say that Greenville
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#17328009312363588-611: The fourth-largest university in the University of North Carolina System , and ECU Health Medical Center , the second largest hospital in North Carolina and the flagship hospital for ECU Health and the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine . Greenville formed in 1771 as "Martinsborough", named after the Royal Governor Josiah Martin . In 1774 the town was moved to its present location on
3657-651: The front doors of their homes and apartments. Due to the heavy flooding in downtown Greenville, the East Carolina Pirates were forced to relocate their football game against #9 Miami to N.C. State 's Carter–Finley Stadium in Raleigh , where they beat the Hurricanes, 27–23. In 2017, Greenville signed an agreement with Yeonsu District in South Korea to become sister cities . According to
3726-656: The hours of its passage. Many residents were not aware of the flooding until the water came into their homes. Most localized flooding happened overnight, and the Tar River suffered the worst flooding, exceeding 500-year flood levels along its lower stretches. An additional 20+ inches of rain had fallen prior in the month from the two passes of Hurricane Dennis . Damages in Pitt County , alone were estimated at $ 1.6 billion (1999 USD, $ 1.87 billion 2006 USD). Some residents in Greenville had to swim six feet underwater to reach
3795-893: The occasion: "I've seen many gatherings in Old Bond county but I never saw anything equal to this and I never expect to." Women in Bond County could vote for the first time in 1914. On November 21, 1915, the Liberty Bell passed through Greenville on its nationwide tour returning to Pennsylvania from the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco . After that trip, the Liberty Bell returned to Pennsylvania and will not be moved again. The Greenville Public Library
3864-650: The pitchers threw a combined perfect game , followed by a no-hitter, the first US team to throw back-to-back no hitters. They made it to the United States Championship Game, where they were eliminated by Lufkin, Texas. Stallings Stadium at Elm Street Park is home to Little League baseball in Greenville. Along with Little League success, Greenville teams have also won multiple Babe Ruth Baseball titles. Since 2006, Greenville has sent Babe Ruth baseball teams to Southeast Regional competition each year in two different age groups, with two teams reaching
3933-409: The population. There were 180 households, out of which 18.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.00% were married couples living together, 6.67% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.33% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.11% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and
4002-442: The population. The most commonly reported ancestries were German (28.9%), Irish (13.4%), English (9.3%), and American (9.2%). Of the 6,359 households, 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.6% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals , and 15.9% had someone living alone who
4071-444: The river. Cotton was the leading agricultural crop, and Greenville became a major cotton export center. Before the turn of the century, however, tobacco surpassed cotton and became the leading money crop. Greenville became one of the state's leading tobacco marketing and warehouse centers. For over a century, Greenville was recognized only as an important tobacco market and the home of a small state-supported college, chartered by
4140-508: The south bank of the Tar River , three miles (4.8 km) west of its original site. In 1786, the name was changed to Greenesville in honor of General Nathanael Greene , the American Revolutionary War hero. It was later shortened to Greenville. During Greenville's early years, the Tar River was a navigable waterway, and by the 1860s there were several established steamboat lines transporting passengers and goods on
4209-426: The temperature was once recorded as −4 °F (−20 °C), which is 36 below freezing. The summers are very hot, with temperatures averaging in the 90s, with nights in the mid-70s. The city is also prone to hot weather, as every summer month once recorded a record-high temperature of 100 °F (38 °C) or more. As of the 2020 census , there were 87,521 people, 37,402 households, and 18,115 families residing in
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#17328009312364278-696: The world's largest hammock manufacturer. The largest employer is ECU Health (formerly Vidant Medical Center) and the second largest is East Carolina University with specialized manufacturing and scientific industries augmenting the employment portfolio. Greenville is home to a wide range of cultural events on and off the East Carolina University campus. East Carolina University offers musical concerts, theatrical and dance productions, travel films, and lectures. The Greenville Museum of Art contains local art, as well as rotating exhibitions. Annually over 3,000 children participate in programs offered by
4347-667: The years, with the migration of Hispanic workers to the area, along with significant numbers of people from the Mid-Atlantic and northeastern United States who work for East Carolina University , the ECU Health , and other employers. There are two primary Catholic Parishes in Greenville including St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother on Dickinson Avenue and St. Peter Catholic Church on East 4th Street. St. Gabriel's serves hundreds of Spanish speaking families and supports
4416-405: Was $ 70,313, and the median income for a family was $ 78,319. Males had a median income of $ 31,713 versus $ 18,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 29,822. About 4.5% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including none of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over. Bond County, Illinois Bond County is a county located in
4485-408: Was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 28,648, and the median income for a family was $ 44,491. Males had a median income of $ 31,847 versus $ 26,324 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 18,476. About 15.6% of families and 26.1% of the population were below
4554-401: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.87. 19.1% of the population was under 18 years of age, 9.2% was between 18 and 24, 37.7% was between 15 and 44, and 18.8% was over 65. The median age was 42.5 years. For every 100 females there were 111.0 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 53,568 and the median income for
4623-489: Was discovered in a staircase in Sparta . Slaves were often spirited from Missouri, sometimes through Carlyle to Bond County. Rev. John Leeper was able to disguise his Underground Railroad activities due to his milling business. Dr. Henry Perrine practiced medicine near Greenville and helped with the secret railroad activities. Rev. George Denny's house was found in the 1930s to conceal a secret chamber that had been used in
4692-697: Was established as a Carnegie library and is on the National Register of Historic Places . Hogue Hall at Greenville College, demolished in 2008, also formerly appeared on the National Register. On April 18, 1934, during the Great Depression , a group of 500 protesters marched to the Illinois Emergency Relief Commission to lodge complaints about the delivery of emergency supplies from the state and federal governments. Ronald Reagan visited Greenville on
4761-438: Was named by early settler Thomas White because it was "so green and nice." A third possibility is that Greenville was named after Green P. Rice, the town's first merchant. In 1824, a vote taken on slavery in Bond County had received 240 votes against and 63 votes for slavery. While Illinois was not a slave state, it was adjacent to slave states, Missouri and Kentucky , and did allow the continued use of "indentured servants,"
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