Barre, Vermont
Barre is a city of 8,412 people in Washington County, Vermont, founded in 1895.
Why visit Barre
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Barre Opera House, Paramount Theatre 2, Vermont Granite Museum and Barre Downtown Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; January lows average 7°F.
Weather in Barre
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Barre
Barre is a city and most populous municipality in Washington County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 census, the municipal population was 8,491. Popularly referred to as "Barre City", it is almost completely surrounded by "Barre Town", which is a separate municipality.
From the Wikipedia article Barre (city), Vermont (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Barre Opera House
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
Theater in Barre, Vermont, United States
6 North Main Street, Barre
Museums and landmarks19
Vermont Granite Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
The Museum has exhibits about the heritage of Vermont's granite industry as well as walking trails.
7 Jones Brothers Way, Barre
Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00
Barre Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Vermont, United States
Socialist Labor Party Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historical building in Barre, Vermont
46 Granite Street, Barre
Barre City Hall and Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places
Opera house in Barre, United States of America
Beck and Beck Granite Shed
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Vermont, United States
Chauncey B. Leonard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
In Berlin, Vermont, listed on the NRHP in Washington County
Currier Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Vermont, United States
E. L. Smith Roundhouse Granite Shed
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Vermont, United States
Joshua Twing Gristmill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Vermont, United States
Reynolds House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House in Barre, Vermont
Scampini Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Vermont, United States
Union Co-operative Store Bakery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Vermont, United States
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes21
Basil's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.5 mi
20 South Main Street, Barre
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
China Town
Restaurant · Chinese
306 North Main Street, Barre
Tu-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30, Su 12:00-23:00
Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen
Restaurant · Bar And Grill, Pub · 0.4 mi
47 North Main Street, Barre
We-Sa 16:30-20:30
The Quarry Kitchen & Spirits
Restaurant · Bar And Grill
210 North Main Street, Barre
Su,We,Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00
Maria's Bagels
Cafe · Breakfast, Bagel
161 North Main Street, Barre
Mo-We,Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00
Bamboo Gardens
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi
111 South Main Street, Barre
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 12:00-21:00
Si Aku Ramen
Restaurant · Noodle
237 North Main Street, Barre
Th-Sa 11:00-19:00
Espresso Bueno Inc
Cafe · Coffee Shop
248 North Main Street, Barre
Mo-Su 07:30-14:30
9 more on the map.
History
On November 6, 1780, the land was granted to William Williams and 64 others. Originally called Wildersburgh, it included what is today both the town and city of Barre. It was first settled in 1788 by John Goldsbury and Samuel Rodgers, together with their families. But dissatisfied with the name Wildersburgh, citizens renamed the town after Isaac Barré, a champion of the American Colonies. In 1895, 4.0 square miles (10 km2) within the town was set off and incorporated as the separate city. "In 1780 a tract of 19,900 acres of land in Vermont was chartered under the name of "Wildersburgh" to a number of proprietors. At a town-meeting of the inhabitants of this tract held in September, 1793, it was agreed that a house of worship should be erected, and it was voted that the man who would give the most towards building the same should have the right to name the township. Ezekiel Dodge Wheeler bid £62, and was permitted to name the township "Barre"—for Barre, Massachusetts, whence some of the settlers of the new township had emigrated."
From the History section of Barre (city), Vermont on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Quality Inn Barre-Montpelier
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
173 South Main Street, Barre
Reynolds House Bed & Breakfast
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
102 South Main Street, Barre
Churches and places of worship9
Italian Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places
10 Brook Street, Barre
Assemblies of God New Life Assembly
Church · Pentecostal · 1.6 mi
304 Hill Street, Barre
Barre Congregational Church
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.4 mi
35 Church Street, Barre
Episcopal Church-Good Shepherd
Church · Episcopal · 0.5 mi
39 Washington Street, Barre
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Aldrich Public Library
Library · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
6 Washington Street, Barre
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School
School · 2.5 mi
70 Websterville Road, Barre
Healthcare1
Adult Primary Care - Barre, UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
225 South Main Street, Barre
Map of Barre
107 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 7°F | 2.3 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 9°F | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 38°F | 18°F | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 52°F | 30°F | 3.0 in |
| May | 65°F | 42°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 50°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 56°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 54°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 46°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 55°F | 36°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 26°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 15°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Barre Montpelier Ap (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-08-20: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-08: Tropical Depression Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-07-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-07-10: Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-03-20: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-08-22: Tropical Storm Henri (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Edward F Knapp State Airport (MPV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Woodsville 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Essex Junction 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
- Hanover 36 mi south, about 57 min by car
- South Burlington 37 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Littleton 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Burlington 41 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Lebanon 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Bethlehem 41 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Enfield 42 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Rutland 47 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Barre City park gazebo and church, Michael Hellein, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vermont Granite Museum in Barre, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- BarreVT AldrichPublicLibrary, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Italian Baptist Church, Barre, Vermont, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Part of Historical district Barre, Vermont - 003, Basvb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Socialist Labor Party Hall, Barre VT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barre - City hall in the back, Basvb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BerlinVT ChaunceyBLeonardHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wheelock Law Office, Barre VT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BarreVT ELSmithRoundhouseGraniteShed, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reynolds House Inn Barre Vermont, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BarreVT BeckAndBeckGraniteShed, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BarreVT UnionCooperativeStoreBakery, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BarreVT JoshuaTwingGristmill, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Scampini Block, Barre VT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WoodburyVT GradedSchool, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BarreVT CurrierPark HD 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barre City Hall and Opera House, Vermont, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RobbinsNestBridge, Steven Bergeron Srbergeron ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Barre, Vermont, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Aldrich Public Library, Barre Vermont, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
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