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HISTORY OF
THE COMMUNITY
Greenwood, Indiana
The
settlement of Greenwood began more than 150 years ago and has a proud
heritage. A small community of 300 people incorporated the town of
Greenwood in 1864. A post office was established in 1824 for the village, which
was first named Greenfield. However, when settlers realized another Hoosier
town had selected that name, they changed the name to Greenwood.
In its early
years, Greenwood became an important shipping point for grain, livestock and
lumber through the Madison and Indianapolis Railroad. One of the most
important growth factors for the community was the J.T. Polk canning factory
started in 1872. It became the largest cannery west of Baltimore. The plant was
sold to the Stokley's corporation in 1930 and remained operational until 1959.
The town's
population grew slowly until 1946, when the first housing development was
planned. Many changes have taken place in recent history. As of the 2000
census, incorporated population has boomed to approximately 36,037.
Greenwood is
leading Johnson County, which is leading the state as one of the fastest
growing areas. Greenwood's slogan "Pride and Progress" is indeed
descriptive of the City's growth. While preserving its past, Greenwood presses
its commitment to the future.
For more
information on Greenwood, Indiana, please visit the following sites:
Greenwood Chamber of Commerce
City
of Greenwood
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What area in the United States has the highest per capita income?
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The New York/New Jersey/Long Island area has a per capita income of over $750,000, according to the most current available U.S. census data. |
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