Granville, WV

About Granville

• • Mary Lou Retton, Olympic gymnast, was born in Fairmont, near Granville.
• • The first Morgantown Mall, a major shopping center, was built adjacent to Granville.
• • Its location along the Monongahela River aided transportation and industry.
• • Rumors persist of tunnels used during Prohibition under some older buildings.
• • The 1985 flood caused significant damage along the Monongahela River.
• • Named in 1947 for Granville Parker, a local landowner and businessman.
• • With roughly 800 residents, it's smaller than many WVU dormitories.
• • Sitting at 866 feet, Granville's elevation is gentle, unlike many WV hills.
• • A mix of retail and service industries employs many Granville residents.
• • Granville offers a quiet, small-town feel with easy access to city amenities.
• • The Pittsburgh Pirates, a short drive away, have won five World Series titles.
• • WVU Mountaineers football, a huge regional passion, plays just moments away.

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