Grantham, North Carolina facts for kids
Grantham is a small place in southwestern Wayne County, North Carolina, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Grantham is located southwest of Goldsboro, which is the main city in Wayne County. You can find Grantham along U.S. Route 13, a major road that connects Goldsboro to Newton Grove further south.
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Schools in Grantham
Grantham is home to schools that serve local students. There is an elementary school for younger kids from kindergarten to 5th grade. There is also a middle school for students in grades 6 through 8. The school mascot is the Bulldogs, and the school colors are green and white.
Grantham's School History
Years ago, Grantham used to have its own high school, but it is no longer open. Today, students from Grantham who are ready for high school attend Southern Wayne High School, which is located in the nearby community of Dudley. The current Grantham Middle School building was finished and opened for students during the 2015–2016 school year.
Early Families of Grantham
The Grantham area was first settled by the Grantham family, who gave the community its name. Over time, many other families also moved to and helped build the community. Some of these early families included the Skinners, Pipkins, Bizzells, Hoods, Coxes, Herrings, Caseys, Bradshaws, Jernigans, Kellys, Cogdells, Perkins, Stevens, Warricks, Laws, Parkers, Kennedys, Whitfields, Britts, Suttons, Blackmans, Roses, Sassers, Browns, McCullens, Mozingos, Ingrams, Thorntons, Keens, Jordans, Jinnettes, Bests, Porters, Dennings, and Williams. These families played a big part in the history and growth of Grantham.
Notable People from Grantham
- Allen Battle: A professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB).
