Greeneville, the county seat of Greene County was established in the late eighteenth century, and is one of the most important towns in historic East Tennessee.

[2][3] Greeneville was established in 1783 around a spring, which is located almost in the heart of town.

It was named in honor of General Nathanael Greene of Revolutionary War fame, and was settled by the Scotch-Irish.

Its citizens became prosperous enough to build substantial dwellings, and places of business, many of which form the heart of the historic district.

[2][3] Media related to Greeneville Historic District at Wikimedia Commons