South Barre, Vermont
South Barre is a community of 1,346 people in Washington County, Vermont.
Why visit South Barre
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 1 place to eat and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Barre Opera House, Robbins Nest Covered Bridge, Aldrich Public Library and Barre City Hall and Opera House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; January lows average 7°F.
Weather in South Barre
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Barre
South Barre is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Barre in Washington County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 census, South Barre had a population of 1,193.
From the Wikipedia article South Barre, Vermont (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Barre Opera House
Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi
Theater in Barre, Vermont, United States
Museums and landmarks15
Aldrich Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Public library in Barre, Vermont
Barre City Hall and Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Opera house in Barre, United States of America
Barre Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Vermont, United States
Beck and Beck Granite Shed
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Vermont, United States
Currier Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Vermont, United States
E. L. Smith Roundhouse Granite Shed
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Vermont, United States
Joshua Twing Gristmill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Vermont, United States
Nichols House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Vermont, United States
Reynolds House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
House in Barre, Vermont
Scampini Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Vermont, United States
Socialist Labor Party Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historical building in Barre, Vermont
Union Co-operative Store Bakery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building in Vermont, United States
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes1
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
478 South Barre Road, Barre
Su-We 05:00-24:00, Th-Sa 04:00-24:00
Churches and places of worship6
Italian Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Church building in Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Saint Monica's Church, Barre
Church · 2.8 mi
Church building in Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School
School · 1.0 mi
70 Websterville Road, Barre
Map of South Barre
44 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 (5 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, 4 miles away.
- Barre 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- East Barre 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Montpelier 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Northfield 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Randolph 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Bradford 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Woodsville 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Hardwick 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Morrisville 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Bristol 29 mi west, about 47 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 hall in the back, Basvb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Part of Historical district Barre, Vermont - 003, Basvb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wheelock Law Office, Barre VT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BarreVT NicholsHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BarreVT ELSmithRoundhouseGraniteShed, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BarreVT AldrichPublicLibrary, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Socialist Labor Party Hall, Barre VT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reynolds House Inn Barre Vermont, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Italian Baptist Church, Barre, Vermont, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 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
- RobbinsNestBridge, Steven Bergeron Srbergeron ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Barre City Hall and Opera House, Vermont, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barre, Vermont, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
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