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Granville, NY

Granville is a town on the eastern border of Washington County, New York, United States, abutting Rutland County, Vermont. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town population was 6,215 at the 2020 census.

The town of Granville contains a village that also bears the name Granville. Granville is named for John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville.

Granville has been called the "Colored Slate Capital of the World." Quarries in the town mine slate come in colors such as green, gray, gray black, purple, mottled green and purple, and red. Walter Granville-Smith was born in Granville.

Granville Avenue and the associated CTA station in Chicago are named after the town, as was the former Town of Granville, Wisconsin.

Granville Avenue and the associated CTA station in Chicago are named after the town as was the former Town of Granville, Wisconsin. From evidence discovered circa 1850, the St. Francis Native Americans appear to have used the town for hunting and making tools in the past.

This border area between Vermont and New York was, for a long period, not clearly under the control of either state. Arrivals from New England settled here, hoping to gain the benefits of New England in areas such as land ownership and voting rights. 

Early settlers arrived before 1770, but the state line was not established until 1790, leaving settlers in this town within New York State. The town was founded in 1780. Early agricultural efforts included dairy herds and sheep raising. Extensive slate deposits were located in 1846 in nearby Fair Haven, and in 1850 more slate deposits were found in Middle Granville. The first Granville slate quarries opened around 1853. The first slate deposits had been located in 1839 and were used for local construction. The eastern town line is the border of Vermont (Rutland County).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 56.1 square miles (145.4 km2), of which 56.1 square miles (145.2 km2) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km2) (0.05%) is water. NY 22A diverges from NY 22 by Middle Granville. NY 149 joins NY 22 south of Granville village. The Mettawee River and the Indian River are two large streams in the town.

Health and wellness are paramount in Granville, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Granville Medical Center is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Granville Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Key Fitness and Creative Fire Yoga & Wellness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Granville, such as the  Spring Run Trail and Sugar River Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Granville, NY are Granville Little League Park, Hicks Orchard, and Slate Valley Museum. 

ZIP code: 12832. Elevation: 653 ft. Population: 6,669 (2010). Area code: 518. Area: 56.12 sq mi (145.35 km2).

FAQs

How did Granville, NY get its name?

Granville is named for John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville. Granville has been called the "Colored Slate Capital of the World." Quarries in the town mine slate come in colors such as green, gray, gray black, purple, mottled green and purple, and red. Walter Granville-Smith was born in Granville.

What is the crime rate in Granville, NY?

The crime rate in Granville is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 13 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Granville is 1 in 76. Based on FBI crime data, Granville is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to New York, Granville has a crime rate that is higher than 74% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What are the demographics of Granville, NY?

Granville, NY is home to a population of 2.37k people, of which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 0.295% of Granville, NY residents were born outside of the country (7 people). In 2022, there were 83.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.34k people) in Granville, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 7 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia
Town of Granville

Granville Medical Center

Granville Parks and Recreation Department 

Key Fitness 

Creative Fire Yoga & Wellness

Spring Run Trail 

Sugar River Trail

Granville Little League Park

Hicks Orchard

Slate Valley Museum

NeighborhoodScout

DataUSA

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