Granite Falls, North Carolina is in Caldwell County. The town has its origins in an iron works that was built there in 1791, using power created by the flow of water through Gunpowder Creek. When the forge ceased operations, the community that grew up around it remained, and was incorporated as a town in 1899. Prior to its incorporation, the community had been known as Baird's Forge, Catawba View, Lovelady, and Granite.
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Christopher-Thomas Construction Custom Homes
CTC Custom Homes is a general contractor in Granite Falls, North Carolina, offering residential and commercial construction and building services. The contractor is introduced, along with his services, capabilities, and qualifications.
http://www.ctccustomhomes.com/
CAST is a not-for-profit theatrical company offering live theater in Granite Falls, North Carolina. Directions, production and audition schedules, and contacts are put forward.
http://www.casttheatre.com/
Grace Chapel United Methodist Church
The UMC congregation in Granite Falls, North Carolina offers programs for children, youth, adults, and senior citizens. Its ministries, groups, and outreach activities are highlighted, and its schedules and calendars are posted to the site.
http://www.gracechapelumc.com/
The town is located in southern Caldwell County, North Carolina, just north of Hickory. The official town site offers a profile of the town government, its services, and facilities, with announcements and access to various reports and public documents.
http://www.granitefallsnc.com/
Granite Falls Business and Professional Women's Club
BPW/Granite Falls is a local organization of BPW/North Carolina, which is itself affiliated with BPW Foundation, an organization dedicated to issues affecting working women. Its schedules, programs and projects are featured.
http://www.bpwgranitefalls.org/
Granite Falls History and Transportation Museum
Situated in the historic home of Andrew Baird, which was constructed in the 1790s, a profile of the building and its contents are put forward, along with the museum hours, tour policies, and contacts.
http://www.granitefallshistorymuseum.org/
Granite Falls Merchants Association
The non-profit organization represents a network of local business owners, working together to promote their businesses and the town of Granite Falls, North Carolina. Membership information, a member directory, list of officers, and events calendar are published.
http://www.granitefallsmerchantsnc.org/
Granite Falls Police Department
The GFPD is the primary law enforcement agency for the municipality of Granite Falls, North Carolina. Its patrol, support services, and school resource officer are highlighted, and press releases, a schedule of events, and a most wanted list are included.
http://www.granitefallspolicenc.us/
Granite Falls Swim and Athletic Club
Family oriented, the year-round fitness and swim club offers facilities and programs for people of all ages. Its indoor and outdoor pool hours are posted, its amenities are highlighted, and directions are put forward.
http://www.granitefallsclub.com/
Offering automobile, homeowner, and business insurance policies, the insurance firm in Granite Falls, North Carolina is located on North Main Street. An overview of the company, its products, hours, and contacts are presented.
http://www.graniteinsurance.com/
Established in 1916, the furniture retailer is located on North Main Street in Granite Falls, North Carolina. Its location, store hours, contacts, and an overview of its products is presented.
http://www.mackiefurniture.com/
A map shows the location of the jewelry shop in Granite Falls, North Carolina, and its hours of operation, contacts, and a product catalog is provided.
http://www.sherrillsjewelrync.com/
The official travel and tourism site for Granite Falls, North Carolina, offers a guide to local points of interest, shopping venues, restaurants, lodging facilities, churches, and service businesses, as well as a calendar of events, photographs, and contacts.
http://www.visitgranitefallsnc.com/
