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

Parson Capen House

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Inscription. One half mile west of here is the Parson Capen House. Built in 1683 for the minister and a fine specimen of domestic architecture of the Puritan century. Now the home of the Topsfield Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1683.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 42° 38.178′ N, 70° 56.531′ W. Marker was in Topsfield, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker was at the intersection of Boston Street (U.S. 1) and High Street (Massachusetts Route 97), on the left when traveling north on Boston Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Topsfield MA 01983, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Parson Capen House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Boxford Korea and Vietnam Service Memorial (approx. 3.3 miles away); Wenham (approx. 3.6 miles away); a different marker also named Wenham (approx. 3.8 miles away); Site of Camp Lander (approx. 3.8 miles away); This Stone Marks the Site of Peter Hill

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(approx. 4 miles away); Wenham Lake (approx. 4.2 miles away); First Town Meeting (approx. 4.3 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2015, by Nancy LeBaron-Kiley of Danvers, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 5 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 22, 2015. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.