Greensburg
cityGreensburg, Indiana, the county seat of Decatur County, is located approximately halfway between Indianapolis and Cincinnati. As of 2020, the city had a population of 12,312. Known as the "Tree City" due to the trees growing from the Decatur County Courthouse tower, Greensburg offers a blend of small-town charm and accessibility to larger metropolitan areas. Greensburg's economy is centered around manufacturing, with key sectors including automotive parts, healthcare, and retail. Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC, is a major employer in the city. The city benefits from its location along Interstate 74, providing strategic advantages for businesses in agriculture, foundries, and wholesale. What makes Greensburg distinctive is the Decatur County Courthouse, famous for the trees growing from its tower. This unique feature has garnered international attention and contributes to the city's identity. The city also has a rich history, dating back to its founding in 1822, and is actively working to preserve its heritage through various initiatives.
Greensburg, Indiana
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 18-29718
- Country
- United States
- County
- Decatur County
- Region
- Southeastern Indiana
- Elevation
- 942 ft
- Total Area
- 9.41 sq mi
- Land Area
- 9.36 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.046 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.35278
- Longitude
- -85.50333
- Neighboring Areas
- Adams, IN · Sandusky, IN · Milford, IN · Letts, IN · New Point, IN · Burney, IN · Saint Omer, IN · Millhousen, IN · Clarksburg, IN
- Population (2020)
- 12,312
- Est. Population (2023)
- 11,585
- Median Age
- 39.1
- Median Income
- $63,235
- Poverty Rate
- 13.3%
- Family Households
- 59.5%
- Owner-Occupied
- 61.9%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- In 2023, Greensburg was 90.8% White (Non-Hispanic), 2.65% Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic), 2.46% Two Races Including Other (Hispanic), 1.14% Other (Non-Hispanic), and 0.846% American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic).
- Government Type
- Mayor-Council
- Governing Body
- City Council
- School District
- Greensburg Community Schools
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.9%
- Economic Profile
- Industrial · Commercial
- Employment Sectors
- Manufacturing · Health Care & Social Assistance · Retail Trade
- Major Employers
- Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC · Indiana Packers Corporation · Grote Industries
- Students
- 2,113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- School Districts
- Greensburg Community Schools · Decatur County Community Schools
- Transportation
- Interstate 74 · U.S. Highway 421 · State Road 3 · State Road 46 · Rail service
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Fiber/broadband
- Major Facilities
- Hospital
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Decatur County Park · North Park · Rebekah Park
- Parks & Trails
- Decatur County Park · North Park · Rebekah Park · East Park · Shriver Park · Kohler Park · Saltcreek Township Park · Fugit Township Park · Sandusky Park · Saint Paul Park · Adams Park · Milford Park · Clay Township Park · Sandcreek Township Park · Westport Kiwanis Park · Milhousen Park
- Founded
- 1822
- Named After
- Greensburg, Pennsylvania
- Historical Significance
- Greensburg is significant for its unique courthouse tower trees and its role as a regional center for agriculture and industry.
- Key Events
- Laid out in 1822 by Col Thomas Hendricks · Michigan Road completed in 1837 · Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and St. Louis Railroad completed in 1853 · Expulsion of African Americans from the city after race riots in 1906 and 1907