Founded in 1851 Greenwood was the first seat of Sebastian County. the town was named after Alfred Burton Greenwood, who served as judge in north west Arkansas counties at the time. the first courthouse was built out of logs. Another one was built in 1865 in the center of the public square. this one burned down in 1916 so the new one was built further south and the square was eventually made into a park.
Greenwood grew slowly but surely and by the outbreak of the civil war a few businesses had established themselves in Greenwood. And by 1889 the town had both a general store, a drugstore, a cotton gin,a a grist and saw mill two hotels, three doctors, three blacksmiths and seven lawyers.
In April 1968 a tornado swept thru the town and totally devastated it. Thirteen people died a lot of businesses and homes were destroyed. but thanks to the determination of the people of Greenwood the town was rebuilt and is today a the home of 7,100 people.

City Officials

Position	Name
Mayor	Doug Kinslow
Clerk/Treasurer	Sharla Derry
City Attorney	Travis Plummer
Police Chief	Brad Hobbs
Fire Chief	Stewart Bryan
Street Superintendent	Jeff Turner
Water Superintendent	Dalton Moore
Water Superintendent	Tim Posey
Parks, Recreation Director	Casey Craig
Council Member	AC Brown, Jr.
Council Member	Daniel McDaniel
Council Member	Ralph Meeker
Council Member	Rod Powell
Council Member	Roger Rainwater
Council Member	Tim Terry
Finance Director	Thomas Marsh
Human Resources Director	Danielle Smith