Our Story
Eight generations on the Coosa River. From Revolutionary War pioneer Jacob Green to the Evans family today — the legacy that built Greensport.
A pioneer named Jacob Green
Greensport was founded by pioneer Jacob Green, born in 1767, who came to northern St. Clair between 1818–1820, during the time of Alabama becoming a state. Jacob Green was one of two Revolutionary War veterans in St. Clair County and served beside George Washington at Valley Forge. He is buried at the nearby Hopewell cemetery.
Eventually, the Evans family joined the Greens by marriage, and their Greensport Marina remains a marker to a once vibrant village. It was a glamorous age that lasted some 50 years and involved more than 40 different steamboats, but change was again in the wind. Green's Port, shortened to Greensport, operated as a port on the Coosa River, later operating a ferry which transported cars and people across the river.
"Lock 1 and Lock 2 are now underwater. Lock 1 is in the general vicinity of Greensport, in which David Green was the lockmaster. The sidewalls of Lock 3, just below Henry Dam, are still visible in a former lock channel beside Wood's Island."
Eight generations on the Coosa
A Pioneer is Born
Jacob Green, founder of Greensport, is born. He would later serve beside George Washington at Valley Forge as one of two Revolutionary War veterans in St. Clair County.
Settling the Coosa
Jacob Green arrives in northern St. Clair during the time of Alabama's statehood, establishing what would become Green's Port on the Coosa River.
The Steamboat Era
A glamorous age lasting some 50 years and involving more than 40 different steamboats. The Evans family joined the Greens by marriage, and Greensport Marina remained a marker to a once vibrant village.
The Ferry Years
Greensport operated as a port, then a ferry transporting cars and people across the river. David S. Evans Sr. and Jr. were the last to operate the ferry, which now lies beneath Neely Henry Lake.
Greensport RV Park
The Evans family develops Greensport RV Park so guests can continue enjoying what their family history has to offer — a personalized, family-owned experience on Neely Henry Lake.
7th & 8th Generation
Following the passing of Dave Evans Jr. at age 91, the 7th and 8th generations carry on the family legacy, welcoming guests to Historic Greensport for many years to come.
A legacy continued
David S. Evans, Sr., along with his son, David S. Evans, Jr., were the last to operate the ferry. The ferry now lies beneath Neely Henry Lake at Greensport. Dave Evans Jr. recently passed at the age of 91, leaving the 7th and 8th generation to help continue the family legacy.
Greensport RV Park was formed and developed, beginning in June of 2019, for guests to continue enjoying what our family history has to offer. Being a family-owned business, we strive to give you a personalized experience.
— The Evans Family
Family Owned
Eight generations of stewardship on the Coosa.
Rich Heritage
Steeped in pioneer and steamboat history.
Personalized Stays
Clean, safe, and welcoming to all.
Since 2019
The park, born from generations of legacy.
From our family to yours, Greensport RV Park and Campground exists to provide campers a clean, safe, family-oriented camping experience — engaging all backgrounds of people in a community-type atmosphere.
We hope to utilize the beautiful scenery steeped in rich family history, delivering all guests an unrivaled camping experience with the right amount of activities and amenities, developing continued, loyal customers.