Granville West Virginia Map

About Granville, West Virginia

Granville is a locality in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,257. The population density is 361.6 people per km². Granville is located at 39.6459°N, 79.9873°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26534.

Granville breathes with the quiet strength of the Monongahela River valley, its landscape a testament to the patient work of water and time. It lies 2.0 miles north-west of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 304°T), and is situated 7.3 miles west-south-west of Cheat Lake. Rolling hills, cloaked in dense woodlands that turn fiery with autumn's touch, slope down towards the serpentine embrace of the river. Patches of cleared land, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch like rumpled green blankets, break the deep emerald of the forests. The air, especially in the early morning when a mist often clings to the hollows, carries the damp, earthy scent of soil and decaying leaves, a scent that feels ancient and enduring. The light here, particularly as the sun begins its descent, casts long, bruised shadows that soften the edges of the terrain, lending a painterly quality to the familiar contours of the land. Granville's character is deeply etched by its past as a working community, its economy once tied to the bounty of the land and the steady rhythm of industry. While the echoes of coal mining and lumber once resonated, the present sees a more diversified spirit, with local businesses serving the surrounding agricultural communities and a growing connection to the nearby university town of Morgantown. The river, a constant presence, has always been a vital artery, shaping transportation and recreation, its banks a popular spot for quiet contemplation or the energetic splash of a fishing lure. Small, well-kept homes dot the landscape, their porches often adorned with rocking chairs that seem to invite a slower pace, a reflection of a community that values neighborliness and the simple, enduring pleasures of life in the valley.

About This Granville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Granville, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.645915, -79.987287. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Granville and Monongalia County.

Detailed location data for Granville includes the ZIP code (26534), telephone area code (304), county seat of Monongalia County (Morgantown), and school district assignment (Monongalia School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Granville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.