Churches
offer worship and active social programs for every member of the Grifton community.

Recreation
opportunities of all kinds make the Grifton lifestyle relaxing and healthful. Golf, Tennis, little league, fishing, hunting, and swimming are waiting for the sports enthusiast. Spectators can enjoy minor league baseball just 10 minutes away in historic Grainger Stadium and the excitement of NCAA Division 1-A college football at East Carolina University. Add beautiful coastal beaches less than 90 minutes away, and you have a wealth of enjoyable activities from which to choose.

Jobs & Industry
long a key attraction of Grifton are keeping pace with the dynamic business growth of eastern North Carolina. From the major Du Pont plant established in 1952 and the Weyerhaeuser processing plant, to the most current facilities to accommodate the proposed Global Transpark, Grifton is located in the heart of business growth and development.

Educational Institutions
stimulate learning for all ages. Grifton Elementary school (K-8) is located in the heart of town, while Ayden-Grifton High School is only a 5 minute drive north. Quality private schools are also available in Kinston and Greenville for children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. East Carolina University and Medical School is only a 20 minute ride away, and both Pitt Community College and Lenoir Community College offer collegiate, technical and continuing education curriculums.

Homes
from the modern to the historic, are affordable and attractive in Grifton. Housing developments and neighborhoods suit all tastes and budgets. Our planned communities are a great place to raise families and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle.

History
There's a rich tradition of history in Grifton and southern Pitt County dating back to pre-colonial times. On the banks of the Contentnea Creek, right at the edge of town, a great battle between Tuscarora Indians and North Carolina colonists marked a turning point in early North Carolina history. Antebellum farm life, Civil War skirmishes, and the expansion of the Atlantic Coastline Railroad form other important episodes in Grifton's growth and development. Our local historical museum is a rich resource of information and artifacts, bringing history to life for residents and visitors. Local works of art are displayed in the museum's lobby each spring as part of the Shad Festival, a continuous growing tradition begun in 1971.