Granite, Maryland facts for kids
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Granite, Maryland
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FLT Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge Baltimore City No. 57 in Granite
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 Granite, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Granite, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Baltimore |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 590353 |
Granite is a small, unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It was first known as Waltersville. The name was changed to Granite because of the important stone found there. This stone was called Woodstock Quartz Monzonite.
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The History of Granite, Maryland
Granite became famous for its stone quarries. A quarry is a place where stone is dug out of the ground. In the late 1800s, this industry was very busy. The stone from Granite was used to build many big projects. These projects were located all along the eastern coast of the United States.
Granite's Historic District
The Granite Historic District is a special area in the community. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. This means the area has important buildings and places. They are protected because of their history.
A Former Missile Base
Granite was once home to a Nike Missile Base. This base was called BA-79. It was active from 1954 to 1974. Nike missile bases were part of a defense system. They were built during the Cold War. Their purpose was to protect cities from air attacks.
Filming Location for a Movie
In 1999, some parts of the movie The Blair Witch Project were filmed in Granite. The filming took place at the Griggs House. This house was located in Patapsco Valley State Park. The movie brought a lot of attention to the old house.
