Danvers in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Samuel Holten House

1670

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2009

1. Samuel Holten House Marker

Inscription. A fine example of chronological and architectural house development, this was the 1692 home of Sarah Holton, who gave damaging testimony against Rebecca Nurse during the witchcraft hysteria.

Here during revolutionary period lived Samuel Holten – physician, statesman, and judge. A member of the Provincial Congress of 1774-75, member of the Committee of Safety, member of the Continental Congress from 1778-80, 1782-87 and temporary president in 1785, signer of the Articles of Confederation, judge for over 30 years, a member of the early U.S. Congress, and holder of numerous other town, state, and federal positions, Holten emulated the ideal of the 18th century enlightened man.

Erected 1974 by Danvers Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1692.

Location. 42° 33.636′ N, 70° 57.518′ W. Marker is in Danvers, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker is at the intersection of Centre Street and Holten Street, on the left when traveling south on Centre Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 171 Holten Street, Danvers MA 01923, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Church in Salem Village (approx. 0.3 miles away); Salem Village Meeting House (approx.

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0.3 miles away); Salem Village Witchcraft Victims’ Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Samuel Parris Archaeological Site (approx. 0.4 miles away); Salem Village Parsonage (approx. 0.4 miles away); The 1681 Salem Village Parsonage (approx. 0.4 miles away); The 1734 Addition (approx. 0.4 miles away); Deacon Nathaniel Ingersoll (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danvers.

Marker in Danvers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2009

2. Marker in Danvers

Marker in Salem Village image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2009

3. Marker in Salem Village

The Samuel Holten House is located in Salem Village Historic District, as indicated on the closer marker.

Judge Samuel Holten House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2009

4. Judge Samuel Holten House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,695 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 16, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.