NC Gazetteer

Stovall

Also known as: Sassafras Fork
A town in Granville County
… town in NE Granville County. Inc. 1883 as Sassafras Fork, named for large sassafras trees at the crossroads. Post office since 1887. Name changed in 1887 to honor John W. Stovall, who gave land for the railroad station. Alt. 478. Produces lumber.