As early as 1794 , Greenville was platted .
As early as 1794 , Greenville was divided into 14 lots of 1 - acre ( 4,000 m ) and sold by Thomas and Jane Steele .
As early as 1794 , Greenville was platted and divided into 14 lots of 1 - acre ( 4,000 m ) and sold by Thomas and Jane Steele .