Barre in Washington County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Joseph A. Ripley Residence
ca. 1830
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2025
1. Joseph A. Ripley Residence Marker
Erected by The Barre Partnership.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 44° 11.805′ N, 72° 29.953′ W. Marker is in Barre, Vermont, in Washington County. It is on Washington Street (U.S. 302) near Academy Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Academy Street, Barre VT 05641, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Vermont’s Green Mountains. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Robert Burns Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Hedding Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of the Good Shepherd (within shouting distance of this marker); Spaulding Graded School (within shouting distance of this marker); Spaulding Grade School Original Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Currier Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); National Humane Alliance Fountain (about 400 feet away); Congregational Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barre.
More about this marker. The simple granite marker is appropriate for Barre, the granite capital of Vermont.
Regarding Joseph A. Ripley Residence.
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The core of this large hillside complex is a brick Greek Revival style residence. The building's broad proportions, heavy cornice at the gable roof, five by two bay configuration, and wide doorway are characteristic of this stylistic period in Vermont. Granite appears in window sills and lintels, the entrance enframement, and in massive blocks for the foundation
The former house (in some form) was originally that of Joseph Ripley who served as town clerk from 1818 to 1840. An 1894 reference notes "On the east of the Park we have the home of long-time Town Clerk Mr. Ripley, raised one story and making the substantial residence of H. A. Phelps." The Phelps brothers did not come to Barre until 1884, shortly after opening an extensive hardware storespecializing in quarrying and stone shed supplies. Alteration to the building is visible; it must
have occurred long before, circa 1845, however.
Also see . . . Barre Downtown National Register Historic District Nomination Form. (Submitted on August 8, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2025
2. Joseph A. Ripley Residence Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2025
3. Former Joseph A. Ripley Residence and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
