Granville is a New England town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,521 at the United States Census, 2000. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Springfield, Massachusetts metropolitan area.

History and Description
Granville was first settled in 1736 and was officially incorporated in 1754. Soon after its incorporaton, Granville's population expanded substantially. With its proximity to area rivers and streams, Granville became the premier location for various trades. However, after growing tired of New England's harsh winters and rocky soil, the settlers eventually migrated west, establishing...

Granville is a New England town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,521 at the United States Census, 2000. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Springfield, Massachusetts metropolitan area.

History and Description
Granville was first settled in 1736 and was officially incorporated in 1754. Soon after its incorporaton, Granville's population expanded substantially. With its proximity to area rivers and streams, Granville became the premier location for various trades. However, after growing tired of New England's harsh winters and rocky soil, the settlers eventually migrated west, establishing the town of Granville, Ohio.

Granville is rich in tradition. Many historic homes dot the main thoroughfare of town. The village center is registered with The National Register of Historic Places. Historic buildings include Granville Library, Granville's Old Meeting House, Granville Town Hall and Granville Academy. The lower village center also features an old fashioned country store, known for its cellar-aged cheese, and a cozy town green, Granville Citizens Park. Granville Citizens Park also features a replica of a turn-of-the-century Blacksmith Shop, modeled after the original structure.

In addition to period architecture, Granville boasts some of the most productive apple orchards in western Massachusetts.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.0 square miles (111.3 km²), of which, 42.2 square miles (109.4 km²) of it is land and 0.7 square miles (1.9 km²) of it (1.70%) is water.