Graniteville
The Granite Capitol
State: Vermont
County: Washington County
Founded: 1812
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Several thousand
Graniteville was a bustling granite quarrying village. The Rock of Ages quarry here is one of the world's largest. The flooded E.L. Smith quarry is now a surreal swimming hole. Many original worker homes and buildings remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Home to Rock of Ages quarry
- Flooded quarry is a swimming hole
- Produced granite for monuments worldwide
Location
Address: Graniteville, VT
Coordinates: 44.15, -72.4833