South Barre, Vermont

About South Barre

South Barre, VT is a small unincorporated community located in central Vermont.

Officially, South Barre is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.94 square miles.

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What Makes South Barre Unique

• The only place in America named South Barre — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Part of the fabric of Vermont — one of 180 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Rock of ages Quarry · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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