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Granville

A ghost town of unknown status in Angelina County, Texas.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Granville isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Granville is a ghost town in Angelina County, in the U.S. state of Texas. It is located within the Lufkin, Texas micropolitan area.

Angelina County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Manning — Granville keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Granville

Texas ghost towns run the full arc: cattle railheads, cotton towns the boll weevil broke, and oil booms that went bust.

Granville is a ghost town in Angelina County, in the U.S. state of Texas. It is located within the Lufkin, Texas micropolitan area.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Granville is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Granville is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Granville is roughly 31.2813, -94.8413 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Granville FAQs

01Where is Granville located?
Granville is in Angelina County, Texas, mapped near 31.2813, -94.8413.
02What county is Granville in?
Granville sits in Angelina County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Angelina County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Granville?
Granville is a ghost town in Angelina County, in the U.S. state of Texas. It is located within the Lufkin, Texas micropolitan area.
04What remains at Granville today?
The on-the-ground condition of Granville is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
05Can you visit Granville?
Here's the honest truth: access to Granville is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Granville is roughly 31.2813, -94.8413 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Granville, Texas”), CC BY-SA.

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