Greenville

… city and county seat, central Pitt County on Tar River. Est. 1771 as Martins-borough, named for Josiah Martin (1737-86), last royal governor of North Carolina, serving from 1771 to 1775. Name changed in 1786 to Greensville in honor of Nathanael Greene (1742-86), Revolutionary War general. With the passage of time, the name came to be spelled as it is today. East Carolina University, est. 1908, is located there. Produces tobacco, lumber, textiles, batteries, bakery products, and boats. Alt. 64.