Welcome to Greenfield, Ohio:
“A Greene Countrie  Towne since 1799.”

Welcome to Greenfield! This community in Highland County, Ohio was  founded by Gen. Duncan McArthur in 1799 and has since enjoyed a
rich history as well as a tradition of innovation. 

Entrepreneurs such as Edward Lee McClain, C.R. Patterson & Sons, Wilson L. Moon, the Waddell family and others have made and sold products around the country and around the world. There seems to be
something in the water here that has produced generals, All American athletes, musicians (including country music legend Johnny Paycheck), artists and innovators.

The spirit of freedom is strong in Greenfield. During the era of slavery, Greenfield was an important stop for escaped slaves en route to Canada on the Underground Railroad. Newspaper accounts report slave catchers attempting to collect runaway slaves here without much success. Only in the generation after the Civil War did people begin to speak about what they had done to aid runaway slaves. 

Greenfield was home to the Patterson Car Company, the first and only car company owned and controlled by African Americans. C.R. Patterson began with a buggy shop, which his heirs developed into the
making of cars and buses.

Edward Lee McClain perfected the detachable horse collar pad and went on to create the American Pad and Textile Company that provided many jobs and made many products, including lifesaving vests for the military in World War II.

Mr. McClain and his company are gone now, but his legacy is strong thanks to his amazing gift to the community. Named by a grateful citizenry in his honor, the Edward Lee McClain High School is the centerpiece of the community and in fact is a museum filled with statues, murals, paintings, friezes and other pieces designed to inspire students down through the years to aim high, learn and make a difference in the world. 

Ground for the high school was broken in 1913 and the facility continues to inspire. Graduates of McClain High School have made an impact in many ways that would make Mr. McClain proud!

The citizens have done their part and expanded the school campus with other beautiful buildings. A local graduate, Dr. Wilfred Konneker, has continued giving in the McClain tradition by establishing the Cutler-Konneker scholarship at Ohio University, where each year one lucky
and deserving graduate of McClain High School gets a full ride with many extra benefits.

Not everyone in Greenfield is a McClain High School grad. People come to Greenfield because they find kindred spirits of innovation, friendly people, a low cost of living, excellent schools, public services and health care.

The rural area surrounding Greenfield offers many opportunities for day trips, with several state parks, state memorials, historical sites, hiking and
biking trails and other attractions.

Good housing is available at prices you won’t believe, and the lifestyle is priceless! Come to our “Greene Countrie Towne” and see for yourself!

From the City Manager

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Ron Coffey
Welcome to Greenfield. I invite you to visit and enjoy all that our southern Ohio community has to offer. We have interesting shops, fast food and slow food, modern amenities and enough history to fill several books. We also have a lifestyle that is laid back and connected
to the natural wonders in these parts, such as three state parks close by, an 18-hole golf course, biking and hiking trails and much more. In Greenfield you will find one of the finest public school campuses in the state. Edward Lee McClain High School houses a large and inimitable art collection designed to inspire students -- a long-lasting gift from a generous benefactor who made Greenfield his home.
 I was born and raised in Greenfield and have found it to be a wonderful
 community with which to maintain a connection. It's not that we lack
challenges, but people here share a common bond and work together to solve problems and advance good causes. 
We offer a safe environment with quality services and an excellent
hospital in the Adena Greenfield Medical  Center. The cost of living here is
relatively low, and people come for many reasons, including inexpensive housing, the location close to numerous rural attractions, and the relaxed lifestyle.
People choose Greenfield for careers, to raise families, for weekend getaways, and to get away from the rat race. Yet we are not far away
from three major cities: Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton. 
There are many reasons why people like to spend time in Greenfield. We are looking ahead to a bright future. Perhaps you will come for a festival, a sporting event, or to enjoy the natural beauty found in this part of Ohio. We are open for work and play, and invite you to come to our corner of northeast Highland County and see what Greenfield is all about. You may not stay a lifetime, but you surely will enjoy whatever time you spend here. 
Ron Coffey, 
City Manager

City  Manager's  2012  Annual  Report Highlights  Importance  of  Volunteerism

Outgoing City Manager Betty Bishop, in her final Annual Report to Council, details many achievements and statistics while stressing the importance of volunteerism to the community.

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