Where is Graham, North Carolina, USA?

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Where is Graham Located? - Graham is a city located in the Appling County of North Carolina, United States. Graham lies between 40.8814882 Degrees North latitudes and 74.113198 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Graham, North Carolina

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Where is Graham Located?

Graham is a city located in the Appling County of North Carolina, United States. Graham lies between 40.8814882 Degrees North latitudes and 74.113198 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Graham city is 17157 people and the city has a total area of 9.77 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Graham, North Carolina Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGraham
CountyAlamance County
StateNorth Carolina
State CapitalRaleigh
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude36.0690°N
Longitude79.4006°W
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Land Area3.93 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area3.93 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)17,157 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 4,366
ZIP Code27253
Area Code336
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code37-27420
Congressional DistrictNorth Carolina's 9th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Graham, North Carolina

  • Burlington, North Carolina — 5 mi East
  • Haw River, North Carolina — 8 mi Northeast
  • Mebane, North Carolina — 12 mi East
  • Elon, North Carolina — 10 mi Southeast
  • Greensboro, North Carolina — 25 mi West
  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina — 35 mi Southeast
  • Durham, North Carolina — 45 mi East
  • Raleigh, North Carolina — 75 mi Southeast
  • Winston-Salem, North Carolina — 55 mi West
  • Charlotte, North Carolina — 120 mi Southwest

Driving Distances from Graham, North Carolina

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
BurlingtonNorth Carolina510 minutes
Haw RiverNorth Carolina815 minutes
ElonNorth Carolina1020 minutes
MebaneNorth Carolina1220 minutes
GreensboroNorth Carolina2535 minutes
Chapel HillNorth Carolina3545 minutes
DurhamNorth Carolina4555 minutes
Winston-SalemNorth Carolina551 hour
RaleighNorth Carolina751 hour 20 minutes
CharlotteNorth Carolina1202 hours

Transportation and Connectivity in Graham, North Carolina

TransportationDetails
Airport NamePiedmont Triad International Airport
IATA CodeGSO
PortPort of Wilmington (regional access)
Major HighwaysInterstate 85/40, U.S. Route 70, North Carolina Highway 87
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak service available in Burlington and Greensboro
Local Bus/Transit ServiceAlamance County Transportation Authority (ACTA)
  • Interstate 85/40 - Major interstate route connecting Graham with Greensboro, Durham, Raleigh, and western North Carolina.
  • U.S. Route 70 - Historic highway providing regional connections through Alamance County.
  • North Carolina Highway 87 - Local highway connecting Graham with nearby communities.

What are top Places to Visit in Graham, North Carolina

Landmark NameType
Alamance County Historical MuseumMuseum
Graham Historic DistrictHistoric District
Alamance Battleground State Historic SiteHistoric Site
Great Bend Park at Lake JordanRecreation Area
Haw River TrailNature Trail
Haw River State ParkState Park
City of Graham GreenwayWalking Trail
Lake Mackintosh Park & MarinaPark and Recreation Area
Elon University CampusEducational Attraction
Conservators CenterWildlife Attraction

Colleges and Universities in Graham, North Carolina

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Alamance Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education, workforce training, and associate degree programs
Elon UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, communications, law, and liberal arts programs
University of North Carolina at GreensboroPublicUniversityResearch, education, health sciences, and arts programs
North Carolina A&T State UniversityPublicUniversityEngineering, agriculture, technology, and research programs
Graham County SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Graham, North Carolina

Haw River, Lake Mackintosh, Jordan Lake, Great Alamance Creek, Stinking Quarter Creek

Golf Courses in Graham, North Carolina

Alamance Country Club, Southwick Golf Course, Challenge Golf Club, Mill Creek Golf Club, Burlington Country Club

Graham, North Carolina — Key Historical Facts

  • Graham was established in 1849 and became the county seat of Alamance County when the county was formed in 1849.
  • The city was named in honor of William Alexander Graham, a former governor of North Carolina and U.S. senator.
  • Graham developed as an agricultural and textile center, supported by the growth of nearby Alamance County industries.
  • The Alamance Battleground near Graham preserves the site of the 1771 Battle of Alamance, an important event leading up to the American Revolution.
  • The city has maintained its historic downtown character while growing as part of the Burlington-Graham metropolitan area.
  • Today, Graham is known for its historic sites, community events, outdoor recreation, and convenient location in North Carolina's Piedmont region.

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