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Greenfield is a city in Hancock County, Indiana, United States. The population was 14,600 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Hancock County.

Greenfield was a stop along the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad that connected Pittsburgh to Chicago and St. Louis.

Greenfield is located at 39.791338, -85.771343.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.9 km² (8.1 mi²). 20.8 km² (8.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.50%) is water.

Greenfield is the county seat of Hancock County and home to 14,000 Hoosiers. With unemployment rates among the lowest in the nation, Greenfield boasts thousands of manufacturing, service, and professional jobs.

Greenfield is also home to rich cultural and recreational resources. From its schools and library to its parks and historic downtown, Greenfield offers something for everyone. Accented by annual events such as the Riley Festival and Entertainment on the Plaza, Greenfield is a great place to live!

Beyond all these opportunities, Indianapolis is just a 15-minute drive away. Greenfield is close enough to Indy's "big city" amenities without losing its own small town identity.

Famed poet and Greenfield native James Whitcomb Riley described his birthplace as "the best home outside of heaven."

Businesses with headquarters and/or significant operations in Greenfield include:

Novelty, Inc.: markets and distributes novelty items for convenience stores.
Gas America: operates filling stations and convenience stores throughout the Midwest.
Keihin Indiana Precision Technology: a subsidiary of Honda Motor that manufactures automotive components including intake manifolds, engine control units, and throttle bodies.
Indiana Automotive Fasteners: manufactures fasteners for automotive OEMs including Honda, Toyota, and Ford.
Eli Lilly Research Laboratories: engaged in research, development, and testing of pharmaceutical products.

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