Barre in Washington County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Site of Methodist Meeting House

built in 1800-01

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, October 2, 2026

1. Site of Methodist Meeting House Marker

Inscription.
For some years it was used for town meetings. It was the first public framed building in Washington County.

Erected 1957 by Rebeckah Hastings Chapter D. A. R.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 44° 11.821′ N, 72° 30.056′ W. Marker is in Barre, Vermont, in Washington County. It is on Washington Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Washington Street, Barre VT 05641, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the 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.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Vermont Republic.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lafayette's Tour (a few

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steps from this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Youth Triumphant Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Junction of Post and Stage Roads (within shouting distance of this marker); National Humane Alliance Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Home Of The First Boy Scout Troop In America (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Mr. Pickwick (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barre.

Additional keywords. in City Hall Park

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, October 2, 2026

2. Site of Methodist Meeting House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.