The current Barryville Town Hall was originally constructed in 1867 as a schoolhouse. It is one of the oldest buildings in the area. The historic building, located in the hamlet of Barryville within the Town of Highland, New York, was used as a school until 1960 before being converted for municipal use.

High up on the mountain behind the schoolhouse is what used to be known as Fish Cabin Falls, which is particularly scenic after a heavy rain or during the spring thaw.

Barryville is named for William Taylor Barry (1784-1835), postmaster general of the United States under Andrew Jackson from 1829 to 1835. Barry had a prominent political career including terms as a member of the House of Representatives (1810-1811), U.S. Senator from Kentucky (1815-1816), member of the Kentucky Senate (1817-1821), Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky (1820-1824), Secretary of State for Kentucky (1824-1825). In 1835 he was appointed ambassador to Spain, but died at Liverpool, England while enroute to assume his position. He is buried at the Frankfort Cemetery in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Old Barryville SchoolhouseThe current Barryville Town Hall was originally constructed in 1867 as a schoolhouse. It is one of the oldest buildings in the area. The historic building, located in the hamlet of Barryville within the Town of Highland, New York, was used as a school until 1960 before being converted for municipal use.