The city of Barre, located in Washington County, Vermont, is situated within the town of Barre. Businesses and media often pair the city of Barre with Montpelier, which is located nearby. It is nicknamed "the Granite Center of the World" due to the discovery of huge granite deposits in the early 19th century. In 1916, the city made news by electing a member of the Socialist Party as its mayor.
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Specializing in marble, granite and ceramic countertops, Barre Tile is located in South Barre, Vermont. Its products and shop are featured here, along with its location and contact data.
http://www.barretile.com/
Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce: Barre
The Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce offers resources on chamber officers, members, becoming a member, chamber history, employment, climate, and doing business.
http://www.central-vt.com/
A history of the city is presented on its official web site, along with an overview of the municipalities administrative offices and departments. The city's charter and ordinances are posted, as well as a guide to municipal resources and directories.
http://www.barrecity.org/
The history, doctrine, and an overview of this Orthodox Presbyterian Christian congregation in Barre, Vermont is related, along with a worship schedule, calendar of events, contact data, and an archive of audio sermons.
http://www.copcvt.org/
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Featuring an Episcopal Christian church which has been serving the Barre, Vermont area for more than a century, a worship schedule and calendar of events are presented, along with a profile of the congregation's missions, educational programs, and history.
http://www.goodshepherdbarre.org/
Established in 1895, North Barre Granite has earned a place in Vermont's granite industry, where artisans combine old-world techniques with state-of-the-art technology to produce enduring monuments. Its history, stories, and products are featured here.
http://www.northbarregranite.com/
A calendar of events for the snowmobile club in Barre, Vermont is posted, along with membership and trail information, safety and educational topics, area services, and an online shopping area.
http://www.snobees.com/
Chartered in 1781, the Town of Barre incorporates five separate villages. Its official site includes an overview of town departments, boards and commissions, presents general information about the municipal government, including its charter, ordinances and policies, and gives access to a town calendar, as well as various publications, permits and forms.
http://www.barretown.org/
