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'''Granite Quarry''' is a town in [[Rowan County, North Carolina|Rowan County]], [[North Carolina]], United States. The population was 2,930 at the 2010 census.
'''Granite Quarry''' is a town in [[Rowan County, North Carolina|Rowan County]], [[North Carolina]],United States. where local legend and notable figure Stephen Arthur currently resides. The population was 2,984 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].


==History==
==History==
Granite Quarry was originally named Woodville when it was founded in the late 1800s. However, the first post office in the town was established under the name of Woodsides in 1891, after a prominent family in the area named Woodsides. The name was officially changed to Woodsides when the town was incorporated on March 7, 1901 by the [[North Carolina General Assembly]]. Jerry L. Shuping was the first mayor. The first town meetings were held in an upstairs room in the W. S. Brown store building. What is now the Town Hall Municipal Building was originally built in 1963 by Gemgas, and purchased later by the town.<ref name="gqnch">{{cite web|url=http://www.granitequarrync.gov/html/town-history.html|accessdate=14 May 2015|date=19 May 2001|title=Granite Quarry government website}}</ref>
Granite Quarry was originally named Woodville when it was founded in the late 1800s. However, the first post office in the town was established under the name of Woodsides in 1891, after a prominent family in the area named Woodsides. The name was officially changed to Woodsides when the town was incorporated on March 7, 1901, by the [[North Carolina General Assembly]]. Jerry L. Shuping was the first mayor. The first town meetings were held in an upstairs room in the W. S. Brown store building. What is now the Town Hall Municipal Building was originally built in 1963 by Gemgas, and purchased later by the town.<ref name="gqnch">{{cite web|url=http://www.granitequarrync.gov/html/town-history.html|access-date=May 14, 2015|date=May 19, 2001|title=Granite Quarry government website|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518102600/http://www.granitequarrync.gov/html/town-history.html|archive-date=May 18, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Soon after the town's incorporation, however, problems arose with mail delivery, since there was already another town in North Carolina named Woodsides. Because of this, in 1902, the post office changed its name to Granite Quarry, after the stone quarried in the area. The town's name was not officially changed until February 5, 1905.<ref name=gqnch />
Soon after the town's incorporation, however, problems arose with mail delivery, since there was already another town in North Carolina named Woodsides. Because of this, in 1902, the post office changed its name to Granite Quarry, after the stone quarried in the area. The town's name was not officially changed until February 5, 1905.<ref name=gqnch />
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The [[Michael Braun House]] and [[Granite Quarry School]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
The [[Michael Braun House]] and [[Granite Quarry School]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>


Though town officials have been working to change this since 1990, residents and businesses who get their mail delivered have a [[Salisbury, North Carolina|Salisbury]] address because the Granite Quarry post office only has boxes, not delivery. A proposal rejected by the Postal Service would have allowed a Granite Quarry address but a Salisbury zip code.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.salisburypost.com/2015/10/06/postal-service-rejects-change-for-granite-quarry-residents-again/|title=Postal service rejects change for Granite Quarry residents — again|work=[[Salisbury Post]]|date=October 6, 2015|accessdate=October 6, 2015}}</ref> In early November 2015, with the help of [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Rep.]] [[Richard Hudson (U.S. politician)|Richard Hudson]], the town persuaded the Postal Service make the change.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.salisburypost.com/2015/11/09/postal-service-relents-granite-quarry-residents-can-use-town-name-in-mailing-addresses/|title=Postal Service relents: Granite Quarry residents can use town name in mailing addresses|last=Wineka|first=Mark|work=Salisbury Post|date=November 9, 2015|accessdate=November 9, 2015}}</ref>
Though town officials have been working to change this since 1990, residents and businesses who get their mail delivered have a [[Salisbury, North Carolina|Salisbury]] address because the Granite Quarry post office only has boxes, not delivery. A proposal rejected by the Postal Service would have allowed a Granite Quarry address but a Salisbury zip code.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.salisburypost.com/2015/10/06/postal-service-rejects-change-for-granite-quarry-residents-again/|title=Postal service rejects change for Granite Quarry residents — again|work=[[Salisbury Post]]|date=October 6, 2015|access-date=October 6, 2015}}</ref> In early November 2015, with the help of [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Rep.]] [[Richard Hudson (U.S. politician)|Richard Hudson]], the town persuaded the Postal Service make the change.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.salisburypost.com/2015/11/09/postal-service-relents-granite-quarry-residents-can-use-town-name-in-mailing-addresses/|title=Postal Service relents: Granite Quarry residents can use town name in mailing addresses|last=Wineka|first=Mark|work=Salisbury Post|date=November 9, 2015|access-date=November 9, 2015}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==

Granite Quarry is located at {{coord|35|36|46|N|80|26|40|W|type:city}} (35.612902, -80.444350).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|2.3|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|2.3|sqmi|km2}}, all land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2010= 2930
|2010= 2930
|2020= 2984
|estyear=2016
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426102944/http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=April 26, 2015|df=}}</ref>
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===2020 census===
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 2,175 people, 871 households, and 627 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 924.5 people per square mile (357.3/km²). There were 940 housing units at an average density of 399.6 per square mile (154.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 89.33% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 8.28% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.14% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.41% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.01% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.83% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.29% of the population.
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|+Granite Quarry racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US3727440&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 21, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
!scope="col"| Race
!scope="col"| Number
!scope="col"| Percentage
|-
!scope="row"| [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic)
| 2,329
| 78.05%
|-
!scope="row"| [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic)
| 263
| 8.81%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]
| 9
| 0.3%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]
| 36
| 1.21%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]]
| 2
| 0.07%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]]
| 142
| 4.76%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
| 203
| 6.8%
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 2,984 people, 1,013 households, and 802 families residing in the town.

===2000 census===
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 2,175 people, 871 households, and 627 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|924.5|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people}}. There were 940 housing units at an average density of {{convert|399.6|/mi2|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the town was 89.33% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 8.28% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.14% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.41% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.01% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.83% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.29% of the population.
There were 871 households out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.94.
There were 871 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the town, the population was spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,645, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $32,286 versus $26,285 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $18,633. About 6.4% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,645, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $32,286 versus $26,285 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $18,633. About 6.4% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.
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*Granite Quarry Elementary School – Dragons
*Granite Quarry Elementary School – Dragons


==Notable people==
==Notable person==
* [[Vern Benson]], Major League Baseball player and coach
* [[Vern Benson]], Major League Baseball player and coach


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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.granitequarrync.gov/ Official website]
* [http://www.granitequarrync.gov/ Official website]
* [http://www.new-haven-baptist.org/ New Haven Baptist Church]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080907203115/http://www.new-haven-baptist.org/ New Haven Baptist Church]


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{{Rowan County, North Carolina}}

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[[Category:Towns in Rowan County, North Carolina]]
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Revision as of 00:31, 1 November 2024

Granite Quarry, North Carolina
Town
Location of Granite Quarry, North Carolina
Location of Granite Quarry, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°36′47″N 80°26′55″W / 35.61306°N 80.44861°W / 35.61306; -80.44861
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyRowan
Area
[1]
 • Total
2.92 sq mi (7.56 km2)
 • Land2.92 sq mi (7.56 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
781 ft (238 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,984
 • Density1,022.27/sq mi (394.76/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28072, 28146
Area code(s)704, 980
FIPS code37-27440[3]
GNIS feature ID2406602[2]
Websitehttp://www.granitequarrync.gov/

Granite Quarry is a town in Rowan County, North Carolina,United States. where local legend and notable figure Stephen Arthur currently resides. The population was 2,984 at the 2020 census.

History

Granite Quarry was originally named Woodville when it was founded in the late 1800s. However, the first post office in the town was established under the name of Woodsides in 1891, after a prominent family in the area named Woodsides. The name was officially changed to Woodsides when the town was incorporated on March 7, 1901, by the North Carolina General Assembly. Jerry L. Shuping was the first mayor. The first town meetings were held in an upstairs room in the W. S. Brown store building. What is now the Town Hall Municipal Building was originally built in 1963 by Gemgas, and purchased later by the town.[4]

Soon after the town's incorporation, however, problems arose with mail delivery, since there was already another town in North Carolina named Woodsides. Because of this, in 1902, the post office changed its name to Granite Quarry, after the stone quarried in the area. The town's name was not officially changed until February 5, 1905.[4]

The Michael Braun House and Granite Quarry School are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]

Though town officials have been working to change this since 1990, residents and businesses who get their mail delivered have a Salisbury address because the Granite Quarry post office only has boxes, not delivery. A proposal rejected by the Postal Service would have allowed a Granite Quarry address but a Salisbury zip code.[6] In early November 2015, with the help of U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, the town persuaded the Postal Service make the change.[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910363—
192046628.4%
19305078.8%
19405559.5%
19505916.5%
19601,05979.2%
19701,34426.9%
19801,294−3.7%
19901,64627.2%
20002,17532.1%
20102,93034.7%
20202,9841.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2020 census

Granite Quarry racial composition[9]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 2,329 78.05%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 263 8.81%
Native American 9 0.3%
Asian 36 1.21%
Pacific Islander 2 0.07%
Other/Mixed 142 4.76%
Hispanic or Latino 203 6.8%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,984 people, 1,013 households, and 802 families residing in the town.

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,175 people, 871 households, and 627 families residing in the town. The population density was 924.5 people per square mile (357.0 people/km2). There were 940 housing units at an average density of 399.6 per square mile (154.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 89.33% White, 8.28% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 1.01% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.29% of the population.

There were 871 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,645, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $32,286 versus $26,285 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,633. About 6.4% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Area students attending public schools are served by the Rowan–Salisbury School System. The schools that generally serve the town include:

Notable person

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Granite Quarry, North Carolina
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Granite Quarry government website". May 19, 2001. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
  5. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  6. ^ "Postal service rejects change for Granite Quarry residents — again". Salisbury Post. October 6, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  7. ^ Wineka, Mark (November 9, 2015). "Postal Service relents: Granite Quarry residents can use town name in mailing addresses". Salisbury Post. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
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