Cities & Towns in Granville County, NC
Granville County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 60,486 inhabitants. The county was created 278 years ago in 1746. Its county seat is Oxford.
There are 5 city/town in Granville County, NC. The largest city of Granville County is Oxford with a population of 8,905. Other cities include, Butner population 7,875, Creedmoor population 4,615, Stem population 474 and Stovall population 420
Oxford
Oxford, City in North Carolina, United States
Butner
Butner, Town of the United States
Creedmoor
Creedmoor, City in Granville County, North Carolina, United States
Granville County is located in north-central North Carolina and contains a mix of small towns, rural areas, and suburbs. The county has a population of around 60,000 residents. Here are some highlights of the notable cities and towns in Granville County:
Oxford serves as the county seat of Granville County. It has around 8,500 residents and a charming historic downtown area along College and Main Streets. Antebellum homes and buildings give insights into pre-Civil War history.
Creedmoor is a city northwest of Oxford with about 4,000 residents. It originated as an agricultural community in the 1800s. Historic Main Street offers restaurants, shops, and art galleries. The Granville County Farmers Market takes place in Creedmoor.
Butner is a town that lies between Oxford and Durham. It has around 7,500 residents. It is known as the home of the Federal Correctional Complex Butner which has multiple prisons in the area. Butner also contains Falls Lake State Recreation Area.
Stem is a small town east of Oxford with around 300 residents. It hosts community fairs and events like the Annual Stem Peanut Festival each September. Antique and craft shops can be found downtown.
Stovall is an unincorporated rural area south of Oxford. It contains historic landmarks like the Stovall-Stephens House and Fellowship Baptist Church founded by freedmen after the Civil War.
Granville County has a fascinating mix of pre-Civil War history, agricultural heritage, and modern amenities found in communities near Research Triangle Park.
All Granville County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Granville County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Butner | Town of the United States | 7,875 |
| Creedmoor | City in Granville County, North Carolina, United States | 4,615 |
| Oxford | City in North Carolina, United States | 8,905 |
| Stem | Town in Granville County, North Carolina, United States | 474 |
| Stovall | Town in Granville County, North Carolina, United States | 420 |
