Greensburg

Greensburg is the name of several municipalities in the United States. The name typically derives from the surname Green or from the word green, with the suffix -burg indicating a town. The most well-known Greensburgs are in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kansas, and Louisiana.

Greensburg, Pennsylvania, is the county seat of Westmoreland County, located about 40 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. It has a historic downtown with the Westmoreland County Courthouse and a range of shops, restaurants, and cultural facilities that serve the surrounding communities.

Greensburg, Indiana, is the county seat of Decatur County. It functions as a regional hub for central Decatur County, featuring a historic courthouse square and a variety of community events that reflect the area’s small-town character.

Greensburg, Kansas, is the county seat of Kiowa County. In 2007 a devastating EF5 tornado destroyed much of the town, and its subsequent rebuilding focused on sustainable, energy-efficient design, giving Greensburg a reputation as a model for green reconstruction.

Greensburg, Louisiana, is the parish seat of St. Helena Parish in the southeastern part of the state. It serves as the local government center for the parish and is part of a network of small town communities across Louisiana.

Other smaller communities across the United States also bear the name Greensburg, reflecting common naming patterns in American town history.