About Granville County.

Granville County, North Carolina

Granville County is located in the upper Piedmont plateau of North Carolina, and hosts many activities ranging from shopping and dining to small town festivals and parades throughout the year. Interstate 85 runs directly through the county providing access in all directions. The internationally renowned Research Triangle Park, the world’s largest research complex, is only a 30-minute drive. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State, North Carolina Central, and Duke Universities are all within a 45 minute drive. The Granville County Schools perform at a level unsurpassed in other rural counties. Falls Lake and Kerr Lake, among others, are convenient from Interstate 85 and offer activities such as fishing, swimming, boating, camping, and picnicking. One can enjoy the quiet lifestyle of living in a rural community and be in the Raleigh-Durham urban area within 30 minutes. Welcome to Granville County!