Danvers in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Salem Village Meeting House
1672
The infamous 1692 witchcraft hysteria began in this neighborhood. On March 1 accused witches Sarah Good, Sarah Osburn, and Tituba were interrogated in the Meeting House amidst the horrific fits of the “afflicted ones.” Thereafter numerous others were examined including Martha Cory, Rebecca Nurse, Bridget Bishop, Giles Cory, and Mary Esty. Many dire, as well as heroic deeds transpired in the Meeting House.
In 1702 the Meeting House was abandoned, dismantled and removed to this site until the lumber “decayed and became mixed with the soil.”
In 1992 a memorial was erected here to honor the witchcraft victims, and to remind us that we must forever confront intolerance and “witch-hunts” with integrity, clear vision, and courage.
Erected 1992 by Danvers Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1692.
Location. 42° 33.93′ N, 70° 57.471′ W. Marker is in Danvers, Massachusetts, in Essex County . Marker is at the intersection of Hobart Street and Forest Street, on the left when traveling west on Hobart Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Salem Village Witchcraft Victims’ Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Church in Salem Village (approx. 0.2 miles away); The 1681 Salem Village Parsonage (approx. 0.2 miles away); The 1734 Addition (approx. 0.2 miles away); Salem Village Parsonage (approx. ¼ mile away); Samuel Parris Archaeological Site (approx. ¼ mile away); Samuel Holten House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Deacon Nathaniel Ingersoll (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danvers.
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Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,685 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on October 25, 2011, by Michael Tiernan of Danvers, Massachusetts. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.