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About Greensburg

Greensburg is a city in Decatur County, Indiana known for it's County Courthouse in where a tree which grows from the top of the Courthouse Tower, giving Greensburg its nickname of the "Tree City.” County officials were initially concerned that the trees would cause damage to the roof, and a steeplejack was hired in the 1880s to remove some of them. Two trees were left, with one ultimately growing to a height of nearly 15 feet. By the time it died, another tree had appeared. Today, there are two trees on the tower. Another major attraction is the Strauther Pleak Round Barn. Among the biggest companies in Greensburg are Honda Motor Company, a manufacturing plant that can employ up to 2,000 workers. Greensburg has one school corporation, the Greensburg Community School Corporation. The school district has three buildings, Greensburg Elementary, Greensburg Community Junior High and the High School building.

-- Latest Update 2010/06/28 by Mcclendorino