Graniteville, Missouri facts for kids
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Graniteville, Missouri
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 Graniteville, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Graniteville, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Iron |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 573 |
| GNIS feature ID | 718694 |
Graniteville is a small, unincorporated community in Iron County, Missouri. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is located in the eastern part of Iron County.
You can find Graniteville along Missouri Route 21. It's very close to a cool place called Elephant Rocks State Park. Another town, Pilot Knob, is also nearby, about three miles to the southeast.
The Story of Graniteville
Graniteville got its name because of the many granite rocks found nearby. People used to dig up these rocks in places called quarries. This was a big part of the community's early life.
A post office was opened in Graniteville in 1874. This was an important place where people could send and receive letters. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1913.
Famous People from Graniteville
A notable person was born in Graniteville. His name was Tim McCabe. He was born here in 1894.
Tim McCabe grew up to become a professional baseball player. He played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. This is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States.
