Welcome to Gravelton ...
Gravelton is located in Anson County<1>.
The location of Gravelton has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
Gravelton is 460 feet [140 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Gravelton lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area codes for Gravelton: (704) & (980)<4>
Communities Also Named Gravelton ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Gravelton - they are located in Indiana, Missouri and Ohio.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Gravelton.
Communities near Gravelton ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Gravelton.
- Rockingham
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockingham have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockingham
- Rockingham is located in Richmond County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,520 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockingham <5>
- Hamlet
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamlet
- Hamlet is located in Richmond County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,356 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hamlet <5>
- Cheraw
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheraw
- Cheraw is located in Chesterfield County (SC)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,554 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cheraw <5>
- Wadesboro
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wadesboro
- Wadesboro is located in Anson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,242 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wadesboro <5>
- Polkton
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west) - Chesterfield
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesterfield
- Chesterfield is located in Chesterfield County (SC)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,401 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chesterfield <5>
- Mount Gilead
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Gilead
- Mount Gilead is located in Montgomery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,141 people
- Ellerbe
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellerbe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellerbe
- Ellerbe is located in Richmond County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 968 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ellerbe <5>
- Dobbins Heights
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dobbins Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dobbins Heights
- Dobbins Heights is located in Richmond County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 780 people
- Ansonville
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ansonville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ansonville
- Ansonville is located in Anson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 586 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Gravelton. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Gravelton.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Gravelton. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Gravelton.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Gravelton. See our Newspapers Page for Gravelton.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Gravelton ...
Looking for more information about Gravelton? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Gravelton, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Gravelton.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Gravelton. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Anson County: www.co.anson.nc.us/
The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of North Carolina's counties, including Anson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Gravelton - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Area code (980) is an overlay for area code (704). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |