Granville County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Granville County - Granville County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Granville County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Granville County located in the map, major cities in Granville county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Granville County, North Carolina

About Granville County, North Carolina

Granville County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Oxford. As per 2020 census, the population of Granville County is 61986 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 537 sq mi (1,391 km2). Granville County was established on 1746.

Facts about Granville County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionPiedmont / North-Central North Carolina
County SeatOxford
Named AfterJohn Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville
Established1746
Coordinates~36.30° N, 78.66° W
Total Area~537.59 sq mi
Land Area~531.99 sq mi
Water Area~5.60 sq mi
Population (2020)~60,992
Estimated Population (2024)~61,544
Population Density~115 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesOxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Stem, Stovall
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Services, Manufacturing, Local commerce
Major RoadsInterstate 85, U.S. Highway 15, U.S. Highway 158, NC Highways
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForHistoric Oxford & courthouse, access to Kerr Lake & Falls Lake, rural Piedmont heritage
Websitehttps://www.granvillecounty.org

Top Attractions in Granville County, North Carolina

  • Lake Holt – Boating and fishing.
  • Oxford Downtown Historic District – Shops and dining.
  • Granville County Historical Society Museum – Local history exhibits.
  • Vance-Granville Community College Arboretum – Walking trails.
  • Eno River State Park – Hiking and river access.
  • Tobacco Heritage Trail – Historic walking trail.
  • Bragging Rooster Brewery – Local craft beer.
  • Wilton Mill – Historic mill site.
  • Butner Athletic Park – Recreation fields.
  • Tar River Access Areas – Fishing and paddling.

Cities & Towns in Granville County, North Carolina

Oxford, Creedmoor, Butner, Stem, Stovall, Bullock, Wilton