Barre is a city in Central Vermont. It is well known for its granite quarries and is considered the "Granite Capital of the World".
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44.2107-72.49941Hope Cemetery,follow hwy 14 north - 175 Maple Ave,☏ +1 802-476-6245.Daily, dawn-dusk.Has tombstones of granite that are works of art and in some cases unique. Examples are a race car, soccer ball, a cube balanced on one corner, a biplane and a husband and wife that are side by side in bed overlooking their tombs.Free.(updated Jul 2016)
Rock of Ages Granite Quarry,773 Graniteville Rd,☏ +1 802 476-3119,fax: +1 802 476-3110.Visitors center is open May to mid-September, M-Sa 8:30AM-5PM, Su 10AM-5PM. Closed July 4. Mid-September through mid-October, M-Su 8:30AM-5PM.An active granite quarry over 600 feet (182 m) deep.Free, tours additional.