GRANVILLE COUNTY

County Offices
141 Williamsboro Street
Oxford 919-693-5240
https://www.granvillecounty.org/

Chamber of Commerce
124 Hillsboro Street
Oxford 919-693-6125
https://granville-chamber.com/

Nestled along the upper Piedmont plateau, Granville County offers a picturesque country atmosphere and the pleasures of rural living just a 30-minute from Research Triangle Park, the world’s largest research complex. Interstate 85 runs through the county, providing quick and easy access to regional attractions and employment centers.

Services
Easily accessible, quality healthcare services and facilities are anchored by the Granville Health System, a network that offers a full-service hospital, a nursing center, an adult day center, specialty clinics, the Granville Surgical Associates, and South Granville Medical Center in Creedmoor. Should more intensive medical care be necessary, helicopter transport to Duke University Medical Center can be available in moments from Granville Medical Center in Oxford. World-renowned Duke University Medical Center provides some of the finest medical and surgical specialties available anywhere in the world and is easy accessible via Interstate 85. Closer to home, Granville Medical Center serves as a primary care facility and is located in Oxford. One of the recent additions to the medical center is a new Outpatient Surgery Service unit capable of performing state-of-the-art procedures including endoscopy, ophthalmology, and orthopaedics.

Granville County’s strategic location near Raleigh-Durham and the Research Triangle Park enhance the options for an outstanding education. More than 35 institutions of higher education are available within a two-hour drive from Franklin County, and three world-class research universities are less than an hour away: Duke University in Durham, North Carolina State University in Raleigh, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Locally, the Granville County Schools provide a strong educational foundation from K-12 and consistently perform at a level unsurpassed by other rural counties. Vance-Granville Community College has its main campus between Henderson and Oxford with its south campus in Creedmoor, providing affordable and easily accessible opportunities for college-track programs, continuing education, and technical and vocational training.

Lifestyle
Granville County invites newcomers to tranquil rural scenery and small-town charms in close proximity to the finest of Raleigh-Durham’s world-class attractions and amenities. Three major universities provide a world of cultural enrichment as well as outstanding collegiate sports events. Venues like the RBC Center and the Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion feature the biggest bands and most celebrated musicians in the nation and the world. The RBC Center is also home to NHL Carolina Hurricanes, and baseball thrills are always in season with the Durham Bulls. Premier golf courses dot the region, including the world-famous Pinehurst that has serves as one of the select sponsors of the US Open.

Closer to home, Falls Lake and Kerr Lake along with other bodies of water, encourage outdoor adventures from swimming and boating to fishing and picnicking. Falls Lake borders Granville County on the southern side, while Kerr Lake borders the county on the northern side near the Virginia border. Both lakes are easily accessible via Interstate 85. Fine museums, local and regional shopping, fine and casual dining, nearby county and state parkland, and developed recreational amenities add to the quality of life. While the cities of Oxford and Creedmoor are sufficiently developed in retail shops and services to meet most needs close to home, elegant regional malls are just a short drive away. Newcomers will discover a wide range of housing options, from well-kept older properties to spectacular country manors and estates on multi-acre lots. Many commuters to the region’s prestigious employment centers have built magnificent country homes in this panoramic region. With its prime location in the Triangle region and excellent quality of life, Granville County is sure to be on North Carolina’s list of fast-growing areas for decades to come.
 
Creedmoor
City Offices
919-528-3332
https://www.cityofcreedmoor.org/

Chamber of Commerce
919-693-6125
https://granville-chamber.com/

The lovely city of Creedmoor creates a fine blend of urban and rural living, combining easy access to the world-class amenities in the Raleigh-Durham area with a more relaxed pace and country pleasures. With more and more people building magnificent homes and relocating into the Creedmoor area, planners and residents agree in the preservation and protection of natural resources including the clean and healthy living environment. For example, in 2006 the city began requiring one active recreation space for every 35 acres of new housing subdivisions. Builders and developers are responsible for these shared facilities that include tot lots, swimming pools, basketball courts, and tennis courts. Lake Rogers is another scenic highlight in Creedmoor, covering 175 acres and serving as a raw water source for the city. The lake front offers sheltered picnic areas, a playground, concessions, pedal boats, a boat launch, and pier fishing.

Oxford
City Offices
919-603-1100
https://www.oxfordnc.org/

Chamber of Commerce
919-693-6125
https://granville-chamber.com/

Few towns in America have managed to retain the charm and visual appeal of Oxford, described as a pretty town with wide, well-shaded streets, sweeping lawns and elegant residences. Surrounded by thriving businesses and industries, Oxford still offers tranquil neighborhoods and the opportunity for vibrant new construction in a country setting. The central business and residential districts are on the National Register of Historic Places, lending a sense of place and true historic charm to the entire community. At the same time, some of the world’s largest operations are conducted from Oxford, including the home of a Revlon cosmetics plant and the largest roofing facility in the world. The city serves as the healthcare hub for the county and the home of Granville Medical Center. The Central Children’s Home of North Carolina, a residential home for abused and neglected children, is also in Oxford. Between Oxford and Henderson is the main campus for Vance-Granville Community College.