Online Highways Home > Vermont > Barre Granite Center of the World Barre is located in Washington County, five miles southeast of Montpelier, the state capital, along Highway 302 near Goddard College. Barre was settled in 1788 and named Barre in honor of Barre, Massachusets. It was incorporated in 1894. Since 1900, Barre has been the largest granite-producing district in the country. Barre granite is known for its almost flawless texture. The Robert Burns Memorial at 60 Washington Street is considered to be one of the finest pieces of granite sculpture in the world. The Rock of Ages Visitors Center conducts narrated tours of its quarrying operations - the world's largest dimension granite quarries. The center features geological displays and fine-quality granite gifts. Education Barre City Elementary and Middle School | Restaurants, Cafes, Delis, Bakeries Sean and Nora's Restaurant | Golf Days Inn Barre Montpelier | Public Libraries Aldrich Public Library | Motels, Hotels and Resorts Days Inn-Barre | Hollow Inn and Motel | Hollow Inn and Motel | Maplecroft Bed & Breakfast | Motel Pierre | Museums Vermont Granite Museum | Residential and Commercial Real Estate Potvin Real Estate, Inc. | Shopping Sans Souci Studios | Transportation Edward F. Knapp State Airport | See more Vermont Cities and Towns. Other upcoming events include:

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nafsnep "#Pens win here in Wilkes-Barre. Hershey and Springfield are in OT."
Mad_River_Glen "MN: Mostly Cloudy and 38 F at Barre / Montpelier, Knapp State Airport, VT: Winds are Calm. The pressure is 1023.. http://s1z.us/jt.htm"
mrjayb27 "Walking the dangerous streets of wilkes barre off to rifkin to get something to eat"
djscrewfans "LET ME CALL BARRE BABY JR"
ceruleansoldier "Heading out soon for a cruise through Wilkes Barre."
juanblaze "WB shoutout RT @laughingsquid: drinking a fine Stegmaier Porter brewed in Wilkes-Barre, PA"
herculesmom1 "Dumb laws - In Barre, VT everyone must bathe every Saturday night. That's one crowded tub!"
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grn_iz "had a wonderful time at the Wilkes Barre Holiday Parade with my granddauther. Hope everyone's day, night, morning, evening is going good"
Elk_Mountain_WX "EN: Overcast and 46 F at Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Intl Airport, PA Winds are North at 5.8 MPH (5 KT). The pressure is 10 http://s1z.us/fw.htm"
mike_mcginley "Corey just rolled into Wilkes-Barre from Pittsburgh. Gettin' my party shoes on."
LenaJaneen "Just got to brookes house in Wilkes barre...heading to ny tmw for my flight to Cali!"
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