Barre is the self-proclaimed "Granite Center of the World". Barre has a very rich history in the granite industry. Learn more

For reasons best known to the people of the time, just under four square miles of the more populated area of the town was carved out in 1895, and the City of Barre was created by the action of the voters and the charter which was granted by the state legislature.

Barre is the self-proclaimed "Granite Center of the World". Barre has a very rich history in the granite industry. Learn more

The Barre Downtown Historic District (the “District”) was originally listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 1979. The 2017 work updates the number, description and documentation of properties within the boundaries of the existing District.

Barre is the self-proclaimed "Granite Center of the World". Barre has a very rich history in the granite industry. Learn more

Barre is the self-proclaimed "Granite Center of the World". Barre has a very rich history in the granite industry. Learn more

the Barre Housing Authority and the Vermont State Housing Authority to secure rent subsidies for these households. DEW, Downstreet, and Evernorth have proven experience building climate-resilient housing in existing floodplains.

The Barre Civic Center’s large and adjacent parking lot compliments any special event. The spacious parking allows your attendees quick access to their vehicles. Accessible parking is well marked and allows for convenient access.

Initially the Park was called Chubb Park, however, at the turn of the century it was known as Currier Park, which is how it is presently known. The deed states that the land is to remain as a public common for Barre residents and that no buildings or roads can be constructed on or through the land.

The City of Barre accepts on-line credit card or e-check payments for the following: Property taxes (current or delinquent) Water & Sewer bills (current or delinquent)