American Southeast Granite Quarries. A number of these are historic quarries listed on the national register of historic places nrhp ranging from relatively ancient archeological sites to places having pre world war ii activity. Then turn right onto stokes ferry road. This includes major areas of continuing modern quarrying.
These granite quarries account for approximately 64 percent of the countries production. However the vast majority of granite quarried in america is the plain gray and pink variety that is used for buildings and paving materials.
Traditionally italy usa and canada are very popular sources of granite but china india and several locations in africa and south america are big suppliers of granite to the rest of the world.
A number of these are historic quarries listed on the national register of historic places nrhp ranging from relatively ancient archeological sites to places having pre world war ii activity. History of granite and marble in the united states. 1015 dunns mountain road. Innes street to the first traffic light.
