Greenville University, Liberal arts university in Greenville, Illinois.
Greenville University is a liberal arts college in Greenville, Illinois, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The campus consists of several brick and stone buildings arranged around open lawns and paved walkways connecting residence halls, classroom buildings, a library, and athletic facilities.
The institution was founded in 1892 by the Free Methodist Church and initially trained preachers and teachers. Over the decades it expanded its curriculum and was added to the National Register of Historic Places for several of its older brick buildings.
The campus serves as a center for the local Free Methodist community and its chapel holds regular worship services attended by students and residents. Students come from different regions and bring their faith traditions into daily campus life, where prayer gatherings and shared meals are common.
Visitors can explore the grounds on foot by entering through the main entrance on East College Avenue, where signs direct to key buildings. The library and athletic facilities see the most activity during semester periods, while summer months are quieter.
The college preserves a historic bell on its campus that once called students to classes before electric systems were installed. Some of the older buildings still feature original wooden staircases and window frames from the founding era.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1892
Industry: higher education
Address: 315 E. College Ave, Greenville, IL, 62246
Phone: +16186647100
Website: http://greenville.edu
GPS coordinates: 38.89389,-89.40528
Latest update: December 14, 2025 23:09
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