North Carolina Granite Corporation Quarry Complex
North Carolina Granite Corporation Quarry Complex, Historic granite quarry in Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States.
The quarry complex spans 266 acres with 22 buildings, including a cutting shed from 1927 and an office building from 1928.
Established in 1889, the North Carolina Granite Corporation Quarry Complex earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
The granite extracted from this quarry was used to construct notable landmarks like Fort Knox, Arlington Memorial Bridge, and the Einstein Memorial.
Located east of Mount Airy on NC 103, the quarry complex extends approximately one mile in length and one-third mile in width.
This industrial site stands as the largest open-faced granite quarry in existence, continuing active extraction operations in the present day.
Location: North Carolina
GPS coordinates: 36.50810,-80.58610
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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