Rogers Realty & Auction

World’s Largest Open-Faced Granite Quarry

Mount Airy, nicknamed “The Granite City”, is home to the largest open-faced granite quarry in the world. Many of Mount Airy’s homes, churches and businesses are made from Mount Airy granite. The Wright Brother’s Memorial in Kitty Hawk was made from Mount Airy granite. Shaped like an enormous oyster shell, the quarry covers approximately 90 acres, which is currently under operation. The deposit is about 1 mile long and 1/3 mile wide. Geological mapping shows the total mass to be about 7 miles by 4 miles and 6,000 to 8,000 feet deep. Since 1889, the quarry has been in full operation and the surface has only just been scratched according to depth tests. Geologists say the deposit can be quarried for approximately 500 more years without exhausting the supply.

Great Healthcare With board certified and fellowship- trained clinical specialists, Northern Regional Hospital provides expert medical care for the citizens of Mount Airy and the surrounding communities. It is the mission of Northern Regional Hospital to provide access to quality, affordable healthcare.

Surry County Advantage

Surry County is on the edge of one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas on the East Coast giving access to urban amenities and a business friendly environment.