Greenville mural spotlighted by Alabama Black Belt Adventures

The Black Belt region is home to a number of murals and one located in the city of Greenville in Butler County by Alabama Black Belt Adventures or ABBA. 

The mural depicts much of the city's history, according to ABBA. Greenville was noted for its local restaurants, bakeries and shops. 

The city is the resting place of Captain William Butler, who gave his name to the county after he was killed in the Creek War. Greenville is known as the Camelia City. 

The mural is themed around gratefulness for Greenville, bearing the words "Grateful for Greenville". 

According to the Greenville Chamber of Commerce it was funded with a grant from Mid South and was designed to resemble a post card. It was painted by Muralist Michelle Black in 2021. 

"Murals create a tangible sense of place, destination, resulting in increased foot traffic while adding color, vibrancy, and character to a community," said a post on social media by the chamber announcing the unveiling.

"Murals have the opportunity to tell the community’s story, create a unique experience, engage citizens, increase foot traffic and tourism, increase appreciation for the arts and artists, and increase overall attractiveness of the space."

For more on murals in the Black Belt, see here.