Salem in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Derby House
Salem Maritime National Historical Site
— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
The Derby House is the oldest brick house still standing in Salem, and one of the finest examples of Georgian colonial architecture in the United States.
Merchant and fleet-owner Richard Derby built the house in 1762 as a wedding present for his son, Elias Hasket Derby. Here, between 1762 and 1782, Elias and his wife, Elizabeth, raised a family of seven children.
After the Revolutionary War, Derby’s trading ships were among the first to reach the Orient. Derby sold this house in 1796, and in succeeding years it became the home of prominent sea captains.
For information on tours of the house, contact a park ranger at the orientation center in the Central Wharf Warehouse.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1762.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 42° 31.296′ N, 70° 53.208′ W. Marker was in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker was on Derby Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 168 Derby Street, Salem MA 01970, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. A different marker also named Derby House (here, next to this marker); The Hawkes House (a few steps from this marker); The Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Derby Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker); West India Goods Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Custom House Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Home for Aged Women (within shouting distance of this marker); Wharves in the late 1800's (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced by the linked marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 533 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.