Greenfield, Indiana
Greenfield, Indiana is the county seat of Hancock County. It was established in 1828, and is located approximately twenty miles east of Indianapolis.
Greenfield is home to approximately 18,400 resident Hoosiers. While Greenfield still has a certain small town charm, it is a bustling city on the move. There are many industrial and commercial Greenfield businesses, professional services, Greenfield restaurants, and a wide variety of Greenfield shopping, with retail and specialty businesses throughout the city and additional business developing all the time.
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The residents have worked tirelessly to restore many historic homes and businesses in the city. In Greenfield, Indiana, you will find excellent Greenfield schools, an innovative and technologically advanced library, many family friendly Greenfield parks and recreation areas, expanded health services, and annual Greenfield events such as the Pennsy Trail Art Fair, the Riley Festival, Entertainment on the Plaza, the Hancock County Fair, and many others.
There is something for everyone in this historic city along the “Old National Road”. Even the Greenfield native and famous Greenfield resident and poet, James Whitcomb Riley, proclaimed his hometown to be “the best home outside of heaven”. Visitors can catch a glimpse into the life of the poet while touring through his historic home located just west of downtown Greenfield, in Riley Park.
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Greenfield education is well-covered. The Hancock County School Corporation offers five comprehensive K-5 public schools, in addition to the Greenfield Middle School and Greenfield Central High School.
The I-70 interstate is conveniently located on the north side of Greenfield and provides easy access into the heart of downtown Indianapolis. The Hancock County Public Library in Greenfield is the central library location and has a smaller satellite branch in New Palestine known as the Sugar Creek Library.
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