Community History
Greenville Timeline
A record of key events in the development of Greenville, Wisconsin — from earliest settlement through incorporation as a Village in 2021. All current events are sourced to the official Village Our Community page.
All current timeline entries are source-linked. Future entries without primary documentation will be clearly labeled for review.
- 1848founding
Greenville Founded as Greenville Station
The area that would become Greenville was first settled and established as Greenville Station, a stop along early Wisconsin transportation routes.
Source: Village of Greenville — Our Community (History) - 1879name change
Name Changed to Becker
The community's name was changed to Becker, reflecting changes in the local community identity during this period.
Source: Village of Greenville — Our Community (History) - 1896incorporation
Established as Town of Greenville
The community adopted the name Town of Greenville, formalizing its municipal identity under Wisconsin's township government structure.
Source: Village of Greenville — Our Community (History) - 2021incorporation
Incorporated as Village of Greenville
After years of rapid growth, the community voted to incorporate as the Village of Greenville under Wisconsin statutes, transitioning from town government to village governance with a Village President and Board of Trustees.
Source: Village of Greenville — Our Community (History)