Graniteville Historic District

Graniteville Historic District - The original Graniteville Mill built in 1846, was the first cotton mill in the South. The mill having survived Sherman's march during the Civil war was built by William Gregg. The mill and town initially included ninety homes, two churches, a school, several boarding houses and six stores. Most buildings were constructed of blue granite that gave the town its name. Several examples of the Blue Row Homes can still be seen. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.