Currier Park was presented to the town of Barre in 1884 by builder Stedman Chubb (1828-1890). The two-acre public park was part of the 60-acre Ripley farm purchased in 1853 by Chubb’s father-in-law, Richard S. Currier (1803-1875). Currier had moved . . . — — Map (db m141191) HM
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In 1909, Barre stonecutter and Scottish Immigrant William Foster Milne founded America's first boy scout troop with materials shipped directly from Europe’s fledgling Boy Scout movement.
"In the basement of the Baptist . . . — — Map (db m143765) HM
This American Liberty Elm was named after “The Liberty Tree: Our Country’s first Symbol of Freedom.” On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree that became known as “The . . . — — Map (db m193095) HM
Clarence W. Fitch, born in 1885 in East Montpelier, was a leader of the cooperative movement of the mid-20th century, when rural families banded together to create social and cultural organizations for the benefit of their communities. He founded . . . — — Map (db m135340) HM
This brick tavern was built by Abdiel Kent between 1833 and 1837. It served as his home, and from 1837 to 1846 was a stagecoach stop on the road from Montpelier to Canada. The Kent family settled in Calais in 1798 and this section of town is known . . . — — Map (db m168139) HM
When Barre was first established the primary settlement and town center was located in South Barre, at that time called the Upper Village, where the town's two primary roads intersected. Eventually, as water power sites were discovered and . . . — — Map (db m156424) HM
This small community – once called Rich's Hollow – was settled in the late 1700s and during the 19th century was an important cultural and industrial center area. Samuel Rich created North Montpelier Pond by damming the Kingsbury Branch . . . — — Map (db m87997) HM
In the late 1950’s Rock of Ages experimented with making lanes out of granite for use in commercial bowling alleys. Although a few such alleys were created, the concept never caught on. This prototype was used for many years by employees and . . . — — Map (db m81271) HM
This tablet is erected by the people of Vermont in appreciation of the architect of this building Ammi B. Young born in Lebanon N.H. June 19, 1798 died in Washington D.C. March 13, 1874 Work was commenced on this site in the winter of . . . — — Map (db m76395) HM
Leader of the Green Mountain Boys demanding the surrender of Ticonderoga "in the name of the Great Jehovah and the Continental Congress"Sculptor:Larkin Mead Replica: Aristide J. Piccini — — Map (db m76397) HM
The vast destruction caused by the 1927 flood is considered by many to be the greatest natural disaster ever to befall the state. Montpelier was particularly hard hit. Flood waters rose over 8 feet in the Montpelier and Wells River yard. Rebuilding . . . — — Map (db m221982) HM
Civil War Dead
An estimated 700,000 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War (1861-1865). As the death toll rose, the U.S. Government struggled with the urgent but unplanned need to bury fallen Union troops. This propelled the . . . — — Map (db m191607) WM
Lafayette’s Tour
On June 28, 1825, Lafayette was led to the State House. He visited Representatives Hall and reviewed troops assembled on the common.
Le Tour De Lafayette
Le 28 Juin 1825, Lafayette fut conduit dans la chambre des . . . — — Map (db m185028) HM
The Winooski River and other waterways were paths through the wilderness for Native Americans and early explorers. The banks along these waterways became natural settlement sites, and the falls provided water power for early industry. In 1805, . . . — — Map (db m222223) HM
Built in 1940 by the Federal Works Projects Administration and home to the Northern League for the Montpelier Senators and the Twin City Trojans from 1941–1952. Many future Major League baseball players played on this historic field. The . . . — — Map (db m88008) HM
This railroad turntable, constructed in 1907, is a physical reminder of the once thriving granite industry and supportive railroad infrastructure along the Montpelier Riverfront. Also known as a “gallows turntable” due to its shape, this turntable . . . — — Map (db m188108) HM
“Slavery is a crime against humanity and a sore evil in the body politic.”
William Upham resided here during the first half of the nineteenth century. He was an ardent abolitionist, voting against the Fugitive Slave Act . . . — — Map (db m95409) HM
Where Marquis de Lafayette was entertained in 1825 and President Monroe in 1817
Tablet placed by the Marquis de Lafayette Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
1930 — — Map (db m185386) HM
Montpelier became the Capitol in 1808, when the first State House was built. Ammi B. Young's 2nd State House, built in 1838 and destroyed by fire in 1857, was similar to this 3rd structure on the site, completed in 1859. — — Map (db m22887) HM
The Montpelier and Wells River engine No. 6, the Arthur Tandy, was first known as the Tramp after it arrived second hand on November 17, 1890. The locomotive ran in suburban service from 1890 to 1913. The little engine met a sad end . . . — — Map (db m223832) HM
On December 20, 1999, “in recognition of our common humanity,” the Vermont Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in Baker v. State that Vermont same-sex couples were constitutionally entitled "to the same benefits and protections as . . . — — Map (db m109338) HM
This panorama of the Montpelier riverfront portrays the Winooski River at its zenith of industrial and railroad activity. The river is high, which suggests that Main Street dam was providing power to nearby mills and factories. Ample trackage . . . — — Map (db m222104) HM
1885
Erected by
the Town, in grateful
remembrance of her sons, who
heroically risked their lives in defense
of their Country in the War of 1861.
1st. Regt.
Capt. W. H. Boyton • Chap. L. H. Stone • L. P. Barnes • R. G. Bassett • . . . — — Map (db m157401) WM
Founded by Captain Alden Partridge in 1819 as the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy at Norwich, Vermont, Norwich University was relocated to Northfield, Vermont in 1866. Partridge’s innovative curriculum combined military, . . . — — Map (db m95456) HM
Civil War
John Allen • Levis C. Andrus • Orrin R. Andrus • John H. Avery • Bliss D. Beede • Clark J. Beede • John C. Beede • Laurel O. Bradbury • Alvah Bugbee • Charles Bugbee • Andrew H. Butler • James B.Cave • Alfred M.Clevent • Almon . . . — — Map (db m157810) WM
Commonly called "the fish hatchery", this culture station was established in 1891, making it the oldest state hatchery in Vermont. Built in response to the dwindling fish population, the hatchery was funded by an initial state appropriation of . . . — — Map (db m136544) HM
Nearby is an official survey mark, set July 2002, to identify the symbolic center of population for the State of Vermont as determined by the 2000 U.S. Census. The actual center of population (44° 04' 52.05" north latitude, 72° 48' 51.51" west . . . — — Map (db m95305) HM
Henry Janes, physician, soldier, farmer, and humanitarian, was born here January 24, 1832. As head of services at the Union Army hospital immediately after the Battle of Gettysburg, Dr. Janes faced the challenge of caring for 20,000 wounded Union . . . — — Map (db m86683) HM
{Front side} The first patients arrived at the new Vermont State Asylum for the insane in 1891. For the next 120 years, the hospital served thousands of Vermonters challenged by mental and other illnesses, and employed hundreds of area . . . — — Map (db m88012) HM
