Head
north out of Barre on Merchant Street and after a few miles you'll come
upon a very special Vermont treasure. Resting peacefully along a gently
rolling hill is the Hope Cemetery, where you can find some of the finest
examples of memorial design and craftsmanship in the world. As the "Granite
Capitol of the World," Barre has always enticed some of the finest
stone craftsmen to its borders, and some of their best work has gone
into memorials for their loved ones and themselves... and ultimately,
Hope Cemetery.
Hope Cemetery was established in 1895 and based on the
plans of nationally-known landscape architect Edward P. Adams. Originally
covering 53 acres, it now features some 65 acres of gardens and memorials.
We recently were able to spend some time in this special place, and
have put together a virtual tour of some of the best that Hope Cemetery
has to offer. Those on dial-up may find the pages a little slow to load,
but the effort is well worth it. Click here
or on the navigation arrow below to begin.
Head
north out of Barre on Merchant Street and after a few miles you'll come
upon a very special Vermont treasure. Resting peacefully along a gently
rolling hill is the Hope Cemetery, where you can find some of the finest
examples of memorial design and craftsmanship in the world. As the "Granite
Capitol of the World," Barre has always enticed some of the finest
stone craftsmen to its borders, and some of their best work has gone
into memorials for their loved ones and themselves... and ultimately,
Hope Cemetery.