Barre Granite

Barre Granite is an extraction center located in Vermont where quarries produce fine-grained gray stone suitable for monuments and construction. The operations span several sites across the region, each with its own cutting and finishing facilities.

Granite extraction in the area began in the early 1800s and underwent major transformation after 1875 when rail connections enabled efficient shipment to distant markets. The expanded transportation network made the material available to builders across the country.

The granite industry has shaped community identity for generations, becoming central to how people in the area define themselves. In the workshops, you can observe artisans passing down traditional stone-carving techniques that remain relevant to daily work.

Visitors can tour quarry sites and some stone-cutting workshops that allow public viewing. Weekday visits work best since this is when most operations and workshop activities are in progress.

The stone was used for Vermont's State Capitol in 1838, decades before the quarrying operations fully industrialized. This early architectural use showed the material's quality long before it became widely known.

GPS coordinates: 44.15220,-72.48390

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:04