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Begin on the Southeast corner of Historic Tower Tree Square, beneath the famous Tower Tree that sits 110 feet atop the Decatur County Courthouse.
1. TOWER TREE SQUARE - The large tooth aspen tree has heart-shaped leaves with rounded teeth. The flower is a drooping catkin which develops into a cluster of fruit with small, hairy seeds. It is a member of the poplar family. In 1990, a young specimen was planted on the courthouse lawn.
2. THE HISTORIC PLANTERS - Begin your tour at the Historic Planters by reading the names of the many citizens and businesses who conributed to the beautiful renovation of our historic downtown area. The District boasts of an array of styles including Italianate, Victorian, 19th & 20th Century Revivals. Particularly notable is the Romanesque Revival Courthouse.
Head north on Franklin St., cross to the east side of the street and view the First Presbyterian Church.
3. THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - In 1825, with the cooperation of Kingston (Sandcreek) Presbyterian Church, the Greensburg Presbyterian Church was established. Services were first held in the present building in 1878, with the completed building dedicated in June of 1881. Prior to construction, the services were held at the home and office of Greensburg's first doctor, Mrs. Justice Rich. The home was also an inn and a stagecoach stations!
4. THE DECATUR COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM, 222 N. Franklin - In 1829 the lot was sold to Martin Jamison for a sum total of $ 236 with the understanding that the old log cabin on the lot would be torn down. Jamison was a hatter, and part of the payment was to be made in hats. The present house was built in 1835. It was sold to the historical society in 1891 for a county museum.
7. THE CUMBACK PLACE, 302 N. Franklin - At one time this was the home of one of county's most prominent citizens. Now occupied by Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home, the present structure was built by Wil Cumback, former U.S. Representative. It was extensively remodeled by Thomas Green about 1907. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miller acquired the residence 30 years later, living there until sold to Porters.