Barre granite

Barre granite /ˈbæri/ is a Devonian granite pluton near the town of Barre in Washington County, Vermont.

Richardson described it as a "fine granite, composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica.

[2] The granite is mined at the E. L. Smith Quarry, the world's largest "deep hole" granite quarry, owned by the Rock of Ages Corporation.

[3] "Barre Gray" granite is sought after worldwide for its fine grain, even texture, and superior weather resistance.

[4] Sculptor Frank Gaylord used it for the United States Korean War Memorial at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, Busan, South Korea.

The E. L. Smith Quarry , where the Barre Granite is mined
Another view of the quarry