Region: Prairies and Lakes
Established in 1846, this town was once named "Cotton Capital of the World."
Now the seat of Hunt County, it is the center of rich agricultural region
featuring cotton, home to more than 50 modern industries and a gateway to Lake
Tawakoni. Audie Murphy, nation's most decorated soldier of World War II, was
born in a rural area a few miles north of Greenville.
Historic Downtown revitalization efforts in downtown Greenville have yielded
new antique shops and clothing boutiques, gift shops, restaurants, live music
venues and a winery. The Greenville Railroad Museum is in the 1895 Katy
Depot.
Visitors can find historical sites such as Majors Field, a WWII training base
for many U.S. airmen and Mexican 201st Air Squadron, the only Mexican unit that
saw active service.