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Greenville University

4 year • Greenville, IL

Greenville University is a private institution that was founded in 1892. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 948 (fall 2022), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 50 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Greenville University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities Midwest, #112. Its tuition and fees are $30,598.

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315 East College Avenue Greenville, Illinois 62246-0159 Website: http://www.greenville.edu

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Whether your stay in Greenville, Illinois is for an afternoon, a weekend, a season, a semester or for a whole lifetime, enjoy as much as possible what our community has to offer. Be sure to see our Community Page in addition to this Visit Page.

  Bus Tours Welcome — Contact the Greenville Tourism Director at 618-664-1644, ext. 1010.

Comfort inn.

Opened in November 2008, the Comfort Inn & Suites hotel offers free wireless high-speed Internet and a free hot breakfast featuring eggs, meat, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal and more. They also have an indoor heated pool, indoor hot tub and exercise room. Business travelers will appreciate modern conveniences afforded in their business center like a public computer with Internet access and copy and fax services. They also have a meeting room on the premises that can accommodate small functions. All spacious guest rooms are furnished with 32-inch flat-screen televisions, refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, work desks with ergonomic chairs. All standard rooms have oversized chairs with ottomans and suites offer sleeper sofas. Relax and put your feet up; you deserve the best and we strive to provide it for you!   2265 S. State Rt. 127   (618) 664-9700   66 rooms

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Be sure to stop by Los Amigos Mexican/American Restaurant, Lounge and Banquet Hall, located on the property. Guests will appreciate the many features and amenities offered such as a free continental breakfast, free wireless high-speed Internet access, free local calls & long distance calls within the continental United States, indoor heated pool & hot tub and hot tub rooms, and guest laundry facilities. Business travelers will welcome additional conveniences like access to copy and fax services. On-site meeting facilities accommodate up to 250 people for most events, receptions and business functions. All spacious guest rooms have refrigerators, Microwave, Business Desk, hair dryers, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards. Non-smoking rooms are offered. This is a pet-friendly hotel; additional fees apply. Ample truck and RV parking is available on the premises for added guest convenience.   1731 S. State Route 127   (618) 664-3030   79 rooms   Pet Friendly

Super 8’s AAA-approved, non-smoking rooms include handy, time-saving amenities like hair dryers, coffee makers and more. In the morning, get a jump start with free coffee to go or free SuperStart continental breakfast. Connect to the Web with free Wi-Fi in their business center or from the privacy of your hotel room. Kids under 17 stay free with their parents. A guest laundromat and bus, truck and RV parking are available.   1700 S. State Route 127   (618) 664-0800   43 rooms

Red Carpet Inn

The Red Carpet Inn offers continental breakfast, free high speed wireless Internet, business center, guest laundry, ice machine, large vehicle parking and pets are welcome with additional charges.   1525 S. State Route 127   (618) 664-1950   47 rooms   Pet Friendly

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The American Farm Heritage Museum is dedicated to preserving the farm heritage that built this country. Located on 40 acres, the museum sponsors a large 3-day festival every year that showcases tractors, demonstrations from the past, along with many other activities. Special events include: TractorCade (second weekend in June) and Heritage Days (last weekend in July). You can find the museum on Museum Avenue, the I-70 access road that runs parallel to the interstate on the southeast side of Greenville, Exit 45.

1395 Museum Avenue Greenville, IL 62246   (618) 664-9733   [email protected]   americanfarmheritagemuseum.com

Lil’ Red Barn

Lil’ Red Barn Museum (on the grounds of the American Farm Heritage Museum) features displays of farm life of a by-gone era. Exhibits include general seed store and farm life. Hours of operation are from 9 am - 3 pm during the months of April through October. The museum is also open by appointment.

1395 Museum Avenue Greenville, IL 62246   (618) 664-9272   americanfarmheritagemuseum.com/lil--red-barn.html

Richard W. Bock Sculpture Museum

The Richard W. Bock Museum is located on College Avenue two blocks east of Greenville’s downtown square in the historic Almira College House. The renovated house was the original Almira College, a school for girls begun in 1855. The museum consists of over 300 plaster and bronze sculptures done by Richard Bock, a sculptor working in the early 20th century. A few items of Frank Lloyd Wright’s, an associate of Bock, are also on display. Summer Tour hours (as of 2021) are Friday 11:30 am to 3 pm, and Saturday 10am to 2pm. Plus open by appointment or by chance! To make an appointment for a large group, off-hours tour, or club/society meeting please call.

315 E. College Avenue Greenville, IL 62246   (618) 664-6724 or (618) 267-1174   greenville.edu/about/visit/bock_museum.html

DeMoulin Museum

Although one of today’s leading makers of band uniforms, DeMoulin Bros. & Co. began in a most peculiar way in 1892 - manufacturing fraternal lodge initiation devices and regalia. Visitors to the DeMoulin Museum can see crazy contraptions like the bucking goat, trick chairs, a lung tester, lifting and spanking machine, and guillotine. Embroidery work including band and military uniforms is also displayed. A kid and family friendly museum! Hours of operation: (June-August) Friday 1 - 3 pm; Saturday 10 am - 2 pm; Sunday 1 - 3 pm. (September-May) Saturday 10 am - 2 pm. The museum is also open by appointment.

205 S. Prairie St. Greenville, IL 62246   (618) 664-4115   demoulinmuseum.org

Bond County Museum

The Bond County Historical Society’s museum is located in a home built in 1900. The north parlor has Victorian period furnishings including an 1840s piano from the founders of Almira College. Other rooms contain a wide variety of exhibits that tell the story of Bond County. Historical exhibits are changed and updated each year making for a vibrant, relevant museum. The museum is open admission-free on Saturdays 10 am - Noon (May - October); Sundays 1 - 3 pm (June - August). Call or email to arrange a guided tour, special group tour, or to visit during non-posted hours.

409 S. Fourth St. Greenville, IL 62246   618-690-0469   [email protected]   bondcountyhistorical.org

One-Room School Museum

Another museum of interest is the One-Room School Museum. Located on the corner of Beaumont Ave. and Wyatt St. on the old Jr. High School grounds, it is open by appointment. It is an actual one-room school house furnished with items that came from the more than 70 one-room school houses that once operated in Bond County making it an interesting visit. Please call to arrange a visit.

601 E. Beaumont Ave. Greenville, IL 62246   618-690-0469 (Bond County Historical Society) or 618-664-9272 (Chamber of Commerce)   bondcountyhistorical.org

Andrew Carnegie Public Library

This unique building is the original public library built in 1905 with money from Andrew Carnegie. Holdings of the Bond County Genealogical Society are also found at this library. Greenville Public Library is a member of the Illinois Heartland Library System, which encompasses 427 libraries, giving patrons access to over ten million items. The library maintains six computers for public use. Patrons can print from the computers for a charge of $0.25 per page. The library also has a wireless internet network key that is available at the circulation desk. The library has a photocopier that patrons can use for a charge of $0.20 per page; and a fax machine that can be used to send or to receive faxes. Story time for young children is the first Saturday of every month at 10:00 am. The Library also sponsors several summer programs for young children up to graduating eighth graders.

Greenville Public Library 414 W Main St. Greenville, IL 62246   (618) 664-3155   greenvillepubliclibrary.org

Abraham Lincoln Historical Site

Abraham Lincoln spoke in Greenville during his Senate race with Stephen Douglas in 1858. Although the two candidates did not debate each other, they both spoke in Greenville at the same location just one month apart. The DAR has placed a stone at the site to commemorate the speech.

411 South 5th St.

Ronald Reagan Historical Site

A plaque marks the site of a visit from Ronald Reagan who spoke at the southeast comer of the courthouse lawn when he campaigned for president in October 1980.

Bond County Soldier’s Monument

A resolution was made in 1899 to erect a monument to the county men who served in the Civil War. The Bond County Soldier’s Monument located on the south courthouse lawn was dedicated in 1903 on the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga. Cannonballs were sent to the government for scrap metal in World War II.

Veteran’s Memorial

The Veteran’s Memorial located on the west courthouse lawn consists of arcs of some 700 bricks each one inscribed with the name and service branch of Bond County veterans.

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“Trompe l’oeil,” or fool the eye, murals decorate Greenville’s downtown area. Currently a total of seven murals decorate Greenville’s buildings. The murals were created by local artist, John Hubbell. The murals are three-dimensional in appearance. Visitors to Greenville enjoy photographing themselves as if they are part of the murals.

Hill’s Fort Blockade Building

Hill’s Fort was one of the first forts created in the early 1800s to protect settlers from Indian attacks. Currently at the American Farm Heritage Museum, cabins, stockade and blockhouse have been constructed as they would have looked around the time of the War of 1812. The fort's actual site was located southwest of Greenville. The fort is open to the public the first Saturday of the month from May to October, the last weekend of July when the AHFM has their big tractor show, and during special Living History events (see Festivals below). For more information, contact the Hill's Fort Society.

P.O. Box 682 Greenville IL 62246   (618) 248-5885 -->   americanfarmheritagemuseum.com/hills-fort.html

American Heritage Railroad

A 15” gauge Railroad with approximately 1 mile of mainline track. Open May-Oct 1st Saturdays, special occasions, & Christmas Light Display with train rides. Plus Annual Train Show each June featuring toy/model RR displays, vendors with toy trains & equipment, books, memorabilia, and more! Come join in on the fun! Come out to see whats going on! For more information, contact the Railroad.

Take I-70 to Greenville, at the 45 mile marker turn south on 127 to Museum Ave. The American Heritage Railroad is located on the grounds of the American Farm Heritage Musuem.   (618) 664-9733   facebook.com/pg/AmericanHeritageRailroad   [email protected]

Marcoot Jersey Dairy & Creamery

This is a working dairy farm that also makes and sells cheese. Their specialty is cheese that ages in their underground cellars. Ice cream, yogurt and other dairy and farm products are available. Depending on the time of day, visitors are welcome to observe various activities such as feeding, cow milking and cheese making. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 10 am-5 pm, Saturday 10 am-4 pm, and Sunday closed. Call to arrange a tour.

526 Dudleyville Rd. Greenville IL 62246   (618) 664-1110   marcootjerseycreamery.com

Copper Dock

Two story dock and lakeside patio with wine tastings and drink specials. Copper Dock has an extensive wine list (sample a variety of locally grown wines as well as a wide variety of award winning domestic wines), full bar, great restaurant menu, and live music every weekend! Copper Dock is situated in a wooded setting on a small lake. Conveniently located just 0.5 miles North of Pocahontas on Pokey Rd. Hours: Sunday - Wednesday 11 am - 10 pm; Thursday 11 am - 11 pm; Friday & Saturday 11 am - 1 am.

498 White Oak Lane Pocahontas, IL 62275   (618) 669-CORK   copperdockwinery.com

Festivals & Special Events

Bond county historical society quilt show.

The biennial Quilt Show is traditionally held in odd years, the third Saturday in March. Enter the biennial Quilt Block Contest. Enjoy displays of Hand Quilted, Machine Quilted, Wall Quilts, and Baby Quilts. Don’t miss the Antique Quilts Bed Turning program, Vendors, Door Prizes, Demos, Quilt Raffle, the Featured Quilter(s) of the Show and Viewers’ Choice Awards.   (618) 326-8451   bondcountyhistorical.org

Sponsored by the City of Greenville. June is dairy month and the dairy industry in Bond County once again celebrates in festival form. Dairy Days has returned to the downtown square with a two-day event, including square dancing, kids’ activities, food booths and vendors, games, contests, live music, an ice cream making contest, a milking contest, and more. Held on a weekend in June - Each year’s schedule will be unique so watch local news outlets for details on upcoming Dairy Days!

Hill’s Fort Rendezvous (Living History Days)

Hill’s Fort Rendezvous (Living History Days): Third weekend of September - Re-enactors from the Colonial and War of 1812 era, traders, vendors, music. Demonstrations. Tours of the 1800s reconstructed Hill’s Fort, modeled on a structure that stood southwest of Greenville. Youth Activities Days: Second weekend of October. 1800s Christmas Candlelight Tours: Weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Take I-70 to Greenville, at the 45 mile marker turn south on 127 to Museum Ave. The Hill’s Fort Reconstruction is located on the grounds of the American Farm Heritage Musuem.   americanfarmheritagemuseum.com/hills-fort.html   hillsfort.org/

Hummingbird Festival

Stoecklin’s Orchard hosts their annual Hummingbird festival each Summer. Watch up close as a licensed bird bander captures and bands hummingbirds! This event is Free, Open to the public & Family friendly. Bring your lawn chairs, Food will be available. The Hummingbird Festival is held on a Saturday in June. Watch their Facebook page and local media for more details. 1709 Ayers Rd. Donnellson - Take IL Route 127 north from Greenville to Sorento Avenue (about 3 miles south of Donnellson), travel east 2 miles until reaching Ayers Road. Go north about 1/2 mile to the first farm on the left.   (217) 537-3801   Stoecklin’s Orchard on Facebook

Hospital Auxiliary Book Fair

The Annual Summer Hospital Auxiliary Book Fair will no longer be held. 2015 was the last event. For 32 years it was one of the largest in the St. Louis area. Proceeds from the book fair were used to purchase medical equipment for HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville (formerly Greenville Regional Hospital). Tens of thousands of items were typically offered for purchase. Books were sorted and placed in over 55 categories. Books that would normally be sold at the annual Summer book fair will now be offered year-round at the HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop at the corner of West Harris Avenue and South Fourth Street. Higher-quality books will no longer be kept back, but included in the Thrift Shop inventory. The organization believes it will see increased revenue as a result of the move. Each child 12 and under will receive a coupon for two free children's books and special promotions allow shoppers to purchase books at a discount. The Book Fair is held over a Thursday, Friday & Saturday in June/July at the Greenville First Christian Church Family Life Center, 1100 Killarney Drive.   (618) 664-2728

Bond County Fair

The Bond County Fair at Bond County Fairgrounds takes place the first week of August. It features a carnival, livestock exhibitions, western horse show, 4H activities and community building competitions (Agricultural Products, Floriculture, Photography & Arts, Textiles, Culinary, Youth Projects). Plus grandstand events such as a truck and tractor pull, the Miss, Jr Miss, and Little Miss Pageants & Talent Show, demolition derby, rodeo, parade and fireworks finale.   (618) 664-0706   bondcofair.com

American Farm Heritage Museum Heritage Days & Fall Festival plus Halloweenville

Heritage Days features: Tractor Pulls, Tractor-cade, field demonstrations, antique truck and engine displays, live music, narrow-gauge railroad, Hill’s Fort activities, food, vendors and MORE. American Farm Heritage Museum Heritage Days is held Fourth weekend in July. Halloweenville (Family Fall Festival) features: Children’s Costume Contest, Pumpkin Painting, narrow-gauge railroad “Jack-O-Lantern Express”, Games, Prizes, Food, and MORE. American Farm Heritage Museum Fall Festival plus Halloweenville is held in October. Take I-70 to Greenville, at the 45 mile marker turn south on 127 to Museum Ave. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a day in the county.   (618) 664-9733 (museum) | (618) 520-2035 (Fall Festival contact)   americanfarmheritagemuseum.com/farm-heritage-days.html   americanfarmheritagemuseum.com/fall-festival.html

Airstravaganza

The Greenville Pilots Assoc. and the Greenville Airport Authority sponsor the new Airstravaganza, Fly-In, and Open House at Greenville Airport the first Saturday in October (rain date Sunday). The Greenville Municipal Airport is located 2 1/2 miles south of Interstate 70 on Illinois Rt. 127.   (618) 664-0926

Fine art, savory food, wine and delightful music are featured at this event formerly sponsored by Our Common Ground and now the City of Greenville. Artists from the St. Louis metro area display and sell their work. Art exhibits are set up around Greenville's downtown square and various other buildings within walking distance. The OCG Art Walk had usually been held on a weekend in September - watch local news outlets for upcoming return of the Walk or mini-ArtWalks.

Art Walk & Apple Day Festival

Greenville’s annual Art Walk & Apple Day, is usually held the first weekend in October. Now sponsored by the City of Greenville, the event takes place on the Square in downtown Greenville. There will be Art, Food, Music, Maker’s Fair, Vendors, Wine. And much more! Celebrate creativity in all its forms! Stay tuned to local news outlets for each year’s unique schedule!   (618) 558-4730 -->

Sorento Fall Festival (Formerly Ripson Bridge Festival)

Sorento’s annual arts and crafts festival event features live music, children’s games, and over 100 arts and craft vendors! The Sorento Fall Festival is usually held the first Sunday in October or near the close of September. See website for each year’s actual date! Beginning 2015, the Festival will now be held on Main Street in the town of Sorento itself. From Greenville, take HWY 127 north to Sorento Avenue and head west.   (314) 566-0599   Facbook Page

Courthouse Lighting and Come Home For Christmas Celebration, Light Displays

Come Home For Christmas downtown celebration is sponsored by Greenville Chamber of Commerce and is held the weekend following Thanksgiving.   (618) 401-9611 (Come Home For Christmas contact).-->   (618) 664-9455 (Home Tour contact). --> Woburn, Illinois and Greenville’s American Farm Heritage Museum begin their Christmas Light Displays the Friday after Thanksgiving.   americanfarmheritagemuseum.com/christmas-display.html

Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar

The Holy Family Auxiliary Executive Committee voted in Spring 2016 to discontinue holding the Annual Holiday Bazaar, in favor of looking into newer, more innovative ways to raise funds for the hospital. The Bazaar was important as an Auxiliary fundraiser in the past, but the Thrift Shop at the corner of West Harris Avenue and South Fourth Street in Greenville continues to be their strongest fundraiser to date. The Thrift Shop also requires many volunteers, thereby imiting Auxiliary members available to help with the Bazaar. The annual Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar (benefiting the Hospital formerly named Greenville Regional Hospital, now HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville) was known for being one of the largest holiday bazaars in the area with persons attending from as far as Saint Louis, Springfield, and Decatur. The holiday bazaar included over 25 booths, each booth having a different theme. Arts & Crafts, Desserts, Christmas Decor, Sports Memorabilia, Artwork, Books for All Ages, and Jewelry were just some of the many themes. Locally prepared Apple Butter and Peach Butter were a big draw. The Holiday Bazaar had been held annually the first Saturday in December at Greenville Free Methodist Church. 2015 was the last event.

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110 W. Main (NEW LOCATION!) Greenville, IL 62246   (618) 664-4232   [email protected]   BondCountyRealtors.com

Seven Oaks Realty

989 E. Beaumont Greenville, IL 62246   (618) 664-4259

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216 B North Third St. Greenville, IL 62246   (618) 509-6719   [email protected]   BondCountyRealtors.com -->

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303 W. College Greenville, IL 62246   (618) 664-1267   [email protected]   wall-realestate.com

Bailey Real Estate

905 E Harris Ave (NEW LOCATION!) Greenville, IL 62246   (618) 664-2400   baileyrealestate.org

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