Greene County is located in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania and is considered "the Cornerstone of the Keystone State.".
89.2 percent rural and a population of about 40,000+ residents, and a land area of 578 square miles.
Waynesburg, the county seat, is located at Exit 14 of Interstate 79, about 60 miles south of Pittsburgh.
Greene County is known for its majestic rolling hills and energetic wildlife, to the magnificence of each passing season ... Greene County has it all and a great place to live!
Welcome to the Official Website for Greene County Government
February 9, 1796 — Greene County was established when Washington County was divided into two Counties through an act of the Legislature. The southern portion became Greene County, named after General Nathanael Greene and consisted of 578 square miles. Waynesburg, the county seat, named for Major General Anthony Wayne, was laid out in 1796, and incorporated as a borough on January 29, 1816.
Board of Commissioners Public Meeting & Facebook Notification:
Public Meeting Notice:
Next Commissioners Agenda Meeting: 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Next Commissioners Board Meeting: 10:00 am, Thursday, June 7, 2012
Meetings are open to the public, and held in the 1st Floor Meeting Room of the County Office Building, 93 E. High Street, Waynesburg. PA. Click here for additional information on public meetings.
Latest County News:
9th annual Sheep & Fiber Fest in Waynesburg from May 19-20, 2012 held at the Greene County Fairgrounds... informational flyer... or visit www.sheepadfiber.com
Hunting Hills Hawkeyes to host fundraiser | May 8, 2012 News Release — The Hunting Hills Hawkeyes, Greene County’s Scholastic Clay Target Program team, will host its annual benefit shoot Sunday, May 20, at Hunting Hills in Dilliner, Pa. The registration deadline is Friday, May 11...
Veterans Memorial Day Services — click here for scheduled highlights...
Conservation District hosting manure management workshops | May 17, 2012 News Release — The Greene County Conservation District, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, is sponsoring three workshops focusing on the writing of manure management plans.
Greene County Envirothon marks 25th anniversary; Carmichaels team wins first place | May 15, 2012 News Release — Fifty-two high school students from four Greene County school districts competed in the 25th annual Greene County Envirothon held Friday, May 11, at Ryerson Station State Park in Wind Ridge...
Greensboro Farmers' Market — every Saturday, May 5 — Oct 13 (9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.) at the Greensboro Gazebo. Many local farm, food, and local grown products can be found each week. Everyone is welcome! Click here for news article of 2nd season opening.
Waynesburg Farmers' Market — every Wednesday, 10am—2pm, May 16-Oct 17, 2012 in downtown Waynesburg, click here for flyer.
Conservation District Promoting Soil & Water Stewardship week | May 1, 2012 News Release — The Greene County Conservation District is celebrating Soil and Water Stewardship Week April 29-May 6. The week marks the National Association of Conservation Districts’ 57th year of celebrating a Stewardship Week...
Conservation Leadership School Scholarship available | MAY 1, 2012 News Release — Thanks to a donation from Alpha Natural Resources, the Greene County Conservation District is offering one full scholarship to the 2012 Conservation Leadership School, which will be held July 8-14. The session will be hosted by...
Conservation Districts hosting Agricultural Law workshop | Apr 24, 2012 News Release — Farmers in Greene and Washington counties are encouraged to attend a special workshop covering rules and regulations related to raising livestock and growing crops. "Agricultural Laws: Are You in Compliance?" to be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at the Amwell Township Fire Hall in Amity.
April 16, 2012 Conservation News: Applications will be available from April 15 to June 15 for any Greene County resident interested in participating in the county’s Farmland Preservation program. Click here for 4/16/2012 News Release, and here for the Application Form.
For general information, please contact the Information Services at 724-852-5399 / Toll Free: 1-888-852-5399. County Office Building, 93 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370
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