LittleSiouxRiver ElkCreek First settlers appeared in Gillett Grove in 1856 and the town, named after the Gillett brothers, was incorporated on May 13, 1874. The town was originally located west of the river and one and half miles North until 1899 when it was moved to the east side of the river along with the arrival of the railroad.

FOUNDING DATE/YEAR: 1916

POPULATION: 30 (2020 Census)

Albert and Lizzie Greene settled in 1869 half mile south of the current Greenville location. 1900 saw the railroad pass through from Storm Lake to Spencer, easily connecting Greenville to both communities. Greenville was incorporated in 1916. The town also was the earliest Friends Church in Clay County, being present from 1879 until 1981 when the church closed.