Killed more Americans than all the
combat war deaths in the 20th century
Dedicated to the more than 1700 people
who died in Vermont many in the prime of life
In loving memory of Germinio Zecchinelli
Born January 26, 1883-Died October . . . — — Map (db m281172) HM
occurred a fight between
Jonathan Sherman of Barre, Mass.
and Capt. Thompson of Holden, Mass.
for the privilege of naming the town.
Sherman won and named the town Barre. — — Map (db m261340) HM
This locomotive is preserved as a memorial to the
men and machines who built and worked the railroads
of the Barre area during the last century.
1875 - 1975
Given by Mr. Samuel M. Pinsly
Sited by the Barre Area Bicentennial Committee . . . — — Map (db m281180) HM
During the Civil War of 1861-1865
the following men from Barre City
and Barre Town enlisted to
preserve the union.
★ ★ ★
Died in Service
Peter N. Bates Oren Beckley Jr. Charles A. Bigelow James M. Boyce . . . — — Map (db m280982) WM
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 Chubbs father-in-law, Richard S. Currier (1803-1875). Currier had moved . . . — — Map (db m141191) HM
Site of the Basilio Dente Family
"Corner Grocery Store" - 1920 ~ 1973
Constructed in honor of all residents
who have contributed to the social and
economic life of the City of Barre — — Map (db m281122) HM
In 1909, Barre stonecutter and Scottish Immigrant William Foster Milne founded America's first boy scout troop with materials shipped directly from Europes fledgling Boy Scout movement.
"In the basement of the Baptist Church, he taught us . . . — — Map (db m143765) HM
In honor of all Italian-Americans
whose achievements have enriched the
social, cultural, and civic vitality
of this city, region and state.
Dedicated to Carlo Abate
Artist, Mentor and Friend
Born Milano, Italia 1860
Died Barre, . . . — — Map (db m281120) HM
On June 28, 1825, General Lafayette was met in Barre by a delegation sent from Montpelier, who escorted the Frenchman to the capitol. — — Map (db m313107) HM
[NW (Main) Elevation]
"From scenes like these Old Scotia's grandeur springs."
[from poem The Cotter's Saturday Night]
[SW Elevation]
"Ae spring brought off her master hale, but left behind her ain grey tail."
[from poem . . . — — Map (db m280990) HM
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
Erected by Italian immigrants, Socialist Labor Party members,
this hall . . . — — Map (db m261346) HM
Installed here, November 2006,
through the generosity of:
Mel Friberg, Designer
Swenson Granite Company, Granite Pedestal
Granite Corporation of Barre, Installation
and Henri Dessureau, Bell Restoration — — Map (db m281023) HM
Constructed by G.J. Reynolds in 1892,
this grand home was occupied by the
prominent and civic minded Reynolds
family for over a century. The house was
nearly destroyed by fire in 2014 and
lay vacant and deteriorating until 2016,
when it was . . . — — Map (db m261289) HM
Dedicated to the heroic spirit and sacrifice of our country's youth
They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
we will remember . . . — — Map (db m280914) WM
