Granville, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Granville
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Granville Post Office
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Location in Washington County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56.12 sq mi (145.35 km2) |
| • Land | 55.62 sq mi (144.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,215 |
| • Density | 111.7/sq mi (43.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
12832 (primary)
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-30037 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979014 |
Granville is a town in Washington County, New York, United States. It sits right on the eastern border of New York, next to Vermont. In 2020, about 6,215 people lived here.
The town of Granville also has a smaller area inside it called Granville village. The town was named after John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville.
Granville is famous for its colorful slate. It's even called the "Colored Slate Capital of the World"! Quarries in the town dig up slate in many shades, like green, gray, purple, and red. A painter named Walter Granville-Smith was born here.
You might also hear the name Granville in other places. A street and train station in Chicago are named after the town. There was also a former town called Granville in Wisconsin.
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A Look Back: Granville's History
Early Days and Native Americans
Long ago, around the 1850s, people found signs that the St. Francis Native Americans used to live and hunt in the Granville area. They also made tools here.
Settling the Borderlands
For a long time, the land between Vermont and New York was not clearly owned by either state. People from New England moved here, hoping to get benefits like land ownership and voting rights.
Early settlers arrived before 1770. The official border between the states was finally set in 1790. This meant the settlers in Granville were now part of New York State. The town of Granville was officially started in 1780.
Farming and Slate Discovery
In the early days, farming was very important. People raised dairy cows and sheep.
Then, something big was discovered! In 1846, large amounts of slate were found nearby in Fair Haven, Vermont. More slate was found in Middle Granville in 1850. The first slate quarries in Granville opened around 1853. People had used slate for building since 1839, but the quarries made it a big business.
Where is Granville?
Location and Nearby States
Granville is located on the eastern edge of New York. Its eastern border is also the border with Vermont.
The town covers about 56.1 square miles (145.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Roads and Rivers
Important roads like NY 22A and NY 149 pass through Granville.
Two main rivers flow through the town: the Mettawee River and the Indian River.
Neighboring Towns and Villages
Granville is surrounded by several other towns and villages:
- To the north: Hampton
- To the northeast: Poultney, Vermont
- To the east: Wells, Vermont
- To the southeast: Pawlet, Vermont
- To the south: Hebron
- To the southwest: Hartford
- To the west: Fort Ann
- To the northwest: Whitehall
People of Granville
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 3,727 | — | |
| 1830 | 3,882 | 4.2% | |
| 1840 | 3,846 | −0.9% | |
| 1850 | 3,434 | −10.7% | |
| 1860 | 3,474 | 1.2% | |
| 1870 | 4,063 | 17.0% | |
| 1880 | 4,149 | 2.1% | |
| 1890 | 4,716 | 13.7% | |
| 1900 | 5,217 | 10.6% | |
| 1910 | 6,434 | 23.3% | |
| 1920 | 4,966 | −22.8% | |
| 1930 | 5,806 | 16.9% | |
| 1940 | 5,508 | −5.1% | |
| 1950 | 5,116 | −7.1% | |
| 1960 | 5,015 | −2.0% | |
| 1970 | 5,412 | 7.9% | |
| 1980 | 5,566 | 2.8% | |
| 1990 | 5,935 | 6.6% | |
| 2000 | 6,456 | 8.8% | |
| 2010 | 6,669 | 3.3% | |
| 2020 | 6,215 | −6.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 6,175 | −7.4% | |
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In 2020, there were 6,215 people living in Granville. There were 2,790 households, with about 2.27 people in each home.
Most people in Granville are White (97.1%). A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 0.5% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Income
In 2020, about 20.6% of the people in Granville were under 18 years old. About 4.3% were under 5 years old. People aged 65 and older made up 22.4% of the population. More than half the population (52.9%) was female.
The average income for a household in Granville was $46,824 in 2020. The average income per person was $26,396. About 10.2% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Communities and Important Places
Granville is made up of several smaller communities and locations:
- Granville – This is the main village, located near the Vermont border.
- Granville Airport (B01) – A small airport just north of Granville village.
- Hillsdale – A small community in the southern part of the town.
- Lee District - A community with a historic schoolhouse.
- Martins Pond – The biggest of several ponds south of Slyboro.
- Middle Granville – A community northeast of Granville village. The historic Dayton-Williams House is here.
- North Granville – A community in the northwestern part of Granville. The Town-Hollister Farm is a historic site here.
- Raceville – A community in the northeastern part of the town.
- Hicks Orchard – A community west of Granville village.
- South Granville – A community in the southeastern part of the town. The South Granville Congregational Church and the Lemuel Haynes House are important historic buildings here.
- Truthville – A community just east of North Granville.
- West Granville – A community on the western side of the town.
- West Pawlet – A community right on the Vermont border in the southeastern corner of Granville.
Schools in Granville
Granville has schools for all ages:
- Mary J. Tanner School – For students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.
- Granville Elementary School – For students in 4th through 6th grade.
- Granville High School – For students in 7th through 12th grade.
Famous People from Granville
- Mary Ann Day Brown (1816-1884) – She was the wife of John Brown, a famous person who fought against slavery.
- Benjamin F. Hopkins (1829-1870) – An American politician and telegraph operator.
Images for kids
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Granville Post Office
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Location in Washington County and the state of New York.
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A map of Granville from 1886, showing important places.
See also
In Spanish: Granville (Nueva York) para niños
