History Granville was laid out and platted in 1900. The city was named in honor of Granville M. Dodge, a railroad man. The railroad was extended to Granville in 1904, and the city was incorporated in 1906.
HiSTORy granviLle wAs Laid ouT anD pLatTEd In 1900. tHe CiTY wAs NamED in hONoR oF graNvilLe M. doDge, a raIlroad MAN. The railrOad wAS exTEnded to grAnville iN 1904, anD thE CitY waS incorPorated IN 1906.