Granite

Granite was an unincorporated community in . It was originally located along the Richmond and Danville Railroad five miles west of Manchester and about a mile south of the rapids of the James River along Powhite Creek.
  • Neighborhood
  • …lies at an elevation of around 150 feet (50 metres)
  • …is also known as “Granite, Virginia”
  • Description: human settlement in Virginia, United States of America

Places of Interest

Highlights include CSX A-Line Bridge and Elizabeth D Redd Elementary School.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Forest Hill Farms and Willow Oaks.
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Latitude
37.53291° or 37° 31′ 59″ north
Longitude
-77.50738° or 77° 30′ 27″ west
Open location code
8794GFMV+52
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Irish—“Granite” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Granite, Virginia”
  • Dutch: “Granite”
  • Irish: “Granite”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Gravel Hill and Cedarhurst.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Granite Pool & Tennis and Willow Oaks Country Club.

Richmond: Highlights

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