Dorset Quarry
Dorset Marble Quarry
A marble quarry opened in 1785, reputedly the oldest in the United States, now a natural swimming pool ringed by marble steps.
The Dorset Marble Quarry was opened in 1785 and is considered the earliest commercial marble quarry in America. Marble from here was used in buildings including the New York Public Library. After quarrying stopped, the pit filled with water to form a deep pool, surrounded by layers of white marble blocks. In summer it is a favourite place for locals to swim, dive and sunbathe. The private land is open to the public free of charge. There are no lifeguards, the water is deep and cold, and diving is at your own risk. It lies beside Route 30, about 9 km from Manchester, and parking is limited on weekends.
Opening hours
Open all day (daytime in summer)
Nearby sights
- Dorset
- Southern Vermont Arts Center
- Northshire Bookstore
- Manchester Designer Outlets
- American Museum of Fly Fishing
- Manchester Village & The Equinox
- Mount Equinox Skyline Drive
- Merck Forest & Farmland Center