Built in 1892. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
“Greenville University is a private university in Greenville, Illinois, United States. It is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church.”
Wikipedia article Greenville University, CC BY-SA 4.0.
One of 2 National Register listings published here for Bond County · listed in 1975 · category: Building · built in 1892.
Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 4 workings within 5 miles of Old Main, Almira College: 2 past producers, 1 plant, 1 producer. 2 still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mccaland Sand and Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Old Bond County Pit No. 1 | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Pruitt's Sand & Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| R. M. Rench Pit & Mill | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Plant |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Greenville, the town this property stands in, in 65 storm reports between 1994 and 2025: 39 thunderstorm wind, 13 hail, 8 tornado, 3 lightning. The reports record 1 injury. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2002 | Tornado (F1) | Greenville | 1 hurt | Six tornadoes struck at virtually the same time near Greenville, Illinois. Eye witnesses reported seeing at least 4 tornadoes on the ground at the same time. The tornadoes did not rotate around each other. They each had distinctive paths and moved rapidly east southeast. The bulk of the damage was to barns, grain bins, and other farm outbuildings and to trees and power lines. Over 35 buildings were damaged by the tornadoes. Tornado number 3 just missed an automobile dealership, however it caused significant damage to a barn, a machine shed, and some damage to a home. This tornado also crossed I-70 and overturned a couple of tractor trailers. One driver suffered minor injuries. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | $30,000 | Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree on top of two unoccupied vehicles. The vehicles sustained major damage. |
| May 2004 | Lightning | Greenville | $25,000 | Lightning struck a large tree between two houses in Greenville causing the tree to literally explode. Branches from the tree went through the roof of a garage damaging a truck inside. Fencing between the homes and a swing set were also damaged. |
| June 2007 | Lightning | Greenville | $20,000 | A lightning strike around 10:00 pm CDT took our virtually all communications at the Police and Sheriff Department in Greenville, IL. 911 service was out for several hours. |
| August 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | $15,000 | Thunderstorm winds caused a number of power poles to lean over and a few were snapped off. Also, a few trees and several large tree limbs were blown down, mainly on the south side of town. |
| June 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | $10,000 | Thunderstorm wind gusts caused scattered damage across Greenville. Some large tree limbs and power lines were down, a couple of storage sheds were blown over, and a couple of backyard playgrounds were damaged. |
| July 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | $5,000 | The Greenville Police reported 4 foot diameter trees down. One tree fell on and damaged a house. |
| October 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | $2,000 | Thunderstorm wind gusts blew in a plate glass window at a business in Greenville. A couple of homes suffered minor roof damage and several backyard utility sheds were destroyed. |
| June 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | $1,000 | Thunderstorm winds caused moderate damage to a large shed in town. |
| June 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree across some power lines. |
| May 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | Thunderstorm winds blew a one foot diameter tree down in town. Also, several homes lost a few shingles. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees and numerous large tree limbs. |
| July 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs and power lines around town. |
| August 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and power lines as well as numerous tree limbs in Greenville and Smithboro. |
| May 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs around town. |
| May 2008 | Hail | Greenville | - | Storm spotters reported one inch hail west of Greenville. |
| October 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | Several trees were blown over, as well as numerous tree limbs around town. |
| February 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | A storm spotter reported thunderstorm wind gusts blew a metal porch swing into a nearby field about a quarter of a mile away. Several large tree branches were also down in the area. |
| February 2006 | Hail | Greenville | - | A storm spotter reported 1 inch hail northwest of Greenville. |
| May 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | Several power lines were blown down 4 miles north of Greenville. |
| April 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | Storm spotters reported several trees down, a home with roof damage, and a maching shed damaged. |
| April 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | Storm spotters reported 2 miles west of Highway 127 on Highway 143, several power poles were down, a large picture window was blown out of a home, and 4 outbuildings destroyed. |
| April 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | Amateur radio spotters reported trees and large tree limbs down in Greenville. |
| June 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | A large tree was blown down onto Illinois Route 140 west of Greenville. |
| June 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | Several large tree limbs were blown down along Illinois Route 127. |
| May 2006 | Tornado (F0) | Greenville | - | The first tornado touched down 5 miles north of Greenville, southwest of the intersection of Red Ball Trail and Hastings Cemetery Avenue, just north of Peach Avenue. It blew down several large trees. Three of the trees fell onto a home causing extensive damage. As it traveled to the east it destroyed a machine shed before lifting and dissipating. No injuries were reported. |
| May 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | Downburst winds blew down numerous trees throughout town and several power poles were snapped. One of the downed trees fell onto a home causing damage to the roof. No injuries were reported. |
| May 2006 | Flash Flood | Greenville | - | Very heavy rains fell over the central sections of Bond County...mainly between Greenville and Smithboro. One to two feet of water was reported over Illinois Route 140 on the north side of Smithboro. Several other roads in the area had water over them for a brief time. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | Thunderstorm winds caused scattered tree damage across Greenville. A tree fell on a car on the 200 block of Health Care Drive. Trees were also reported down on Winter Avenue and White Street. A power pole was down on Bowman Industrial Drive and power lines were down on Fairview Lane and Hena Street. |
| August 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | Greenville Police reported some large trees down. |
| November 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | The County Sheriff reported trees down on Highway 140. |
| May 2003 | Hail | Greenville | - | The Illinois State Police reported nickel size hail. |
| April 2002 | Hail | Greenville | - | The County Sheriff Department reported golfball size hail just north of Greenville. |
| May 2002 | Tornado (F1) | Greenville | - | Six tornadoes struck at virtually the same time near Greenville, Illinois. Eye witnesses reported seeing at least 4 tornadoes on the ground at the same time. The tornadoes did not rotate around each other. They each had distinctive paths and moved rapidly east southeast. The bulk of the damage was to barns, grain bins, and other farm outbuildings and to trees and power lines. Over 35 structures were damaged by the tornadoes. The most significant damage caused by tornado 1 was to the Hillview Nursing Home which lost part of its roof. No one was injured as the staff had moved the residents to interior hallways. The residents has to be transferred to neighboring facilities due to the damage. |
| May 2002 | Tornado (F1) | Greenville | - | Six tornadoes struck at virtually the same time near Greenville, Illinois. Eye witnesses reported seeing at least 4 tornadoes on the ground at the same time. The tornadoes did not rotate around each other. They each had distinctive paths and moved rapidly east southeast. The bulk of the damage was to barns, grain bins, and other farm outbuildings and to trees and power lines. Over 35 buildings were damaged by the tornadoes. The most significant damage caused by tornado 2 was to a rural electric cooperative radio tower and to the F&S Grain Storage Bins facility which suffered major damage. |
| May 2002 | Tornado (F0) | Greenville | - | Six tornadoes struck at virtually the same time near Greenville, Illinois. Eye witnesses reported seeing at least 4 tornadoes on the ground at the same time. The tornadoes did not rotate around each other. They each had distinctive paths and moved rapidly east southeast. The bulk of the damage was to barns, grain bins, and other farm outbuildings and to trees and power lines. Over 35 structures were damage by the tornadoes. Tornado number 4 was the weakest, reaching only F0 intensity. It damaged trees and power lines and a few farm outbuildings. |
| May 2002 | Tornado (F1) | Greenville | - | Six tornadoes struck at virtually the same time near Greenville, Illinois. Eye witnesses reported seeing at least 4 tornadoes on the ground at the same time. The tornadoes did not rotate around each other. They each had distinctive paths and moved rapidly east southeast. The bulk of the damage was to barns, grain bins, and other farm outbuildings and to trees and power lines. Over 35 buildings were damaged by the tornadoes. Tornado number 5 crossed US 40 just west of Dudlleyville Road and caused tree damage and damage to a home. The tornado also crossed I-70 overturning a couple of tractor trailers. A total of 5 tractor trailers were overturned by tornadoes 3 and 5. |
| May 2002 | Tornado (F1) | Greenville | - | A series of 6 tornadoes struck the Greenville, Illinois area at virtually the same time. Eyewitnesses reported seeing at least 4 tornadoes on the ground at the same time. The tornadoes were lined up north to south and moved in distinct paths to the east southeast. They did not rotate around each other. The bulk of the damage was to trees, power lines, and farm outbuildings. Over 35 structures were damaged by the tornadoes. Tornado number 6 destroyed a garage and a machine shed sending pieces of the metal roof one-half mile to the east. |
| June 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts down some trees on the south side of town. |
| April 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | The County Sheriff reported several trees down on the south side of Interstate 70. |
| October 2001 | Hail | Greenville | - | The County Sheriff reported 3/4 inch hail. |
| May 2000 | Tornado (F2) | Greenville | - | A second tornado formed about 100 yards southeast of the initial tornado in Bond County and traveled east for about 1.5 miles. The tornado traveled through a heavily wooded area destroying hundreds of large trees. |
| July 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | The County Sheriff reported trees and power lines down on the west and south side of town. |
| April 1994 | Hail | Greenville | - | Ham radio spotters reported quarter-size hail. |
| March 2025 | Hail | Greenville | - | no account filed |
| March 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | no account filed |
| July 2015 | Hail | Greenville | - | no account filed |
| October 2007 | Hail | Greenville | - | no account filed |
| April 2006 | Hail | Greenville | - | no account filed |
| May 2005 | Hail | Greenville | - | no account filed |
| May 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | no account filed |
| May 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | no account filed |
| May 2002 | Hail | Greenville | - | no account filed |
| June 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | no account filed |
| June 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | no account filed |
| April 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | no account filed |
| June 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | no account filed |
| July 1999 | Flood | Greenville | - | no account filed |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Greenville | - | no account filed |
| August 1998 | Lightning | Greenville | - | no account filed |
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Greenville Public Library | 0.6 miles | 1995 |
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 75000638 in Record Group 79. |
| Wikipedia article | Community-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA. |
| Bond County | All 2 listed properties in this county. |
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