Salem in Salem County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas Sinnickson House
C. 1820
This building was constructed around 1820 by Thomas Sinnickson, son of Andrew and Margaret Walker Sinnickson and grandnephew of Thomas Sinnickson who was active in the Revolutionary War. This historic building was home to one of Salem's oldest families, with roots extending back to the early Swedish settlers.
Sinnickson and his wife Clarissa Moore Stretch resided here, followed by later owners the Nelson, Sailor, Stretch and Harris and Francis families.
This building is dedicated to lifetime Salem County resident, farmer, businessman and public servant, William C. Hancock, Jr.
Erected 2017.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 39° 34.339′ N, 75° 28.154′ W. Marker is in Salem, New Jersey, in Salem County. It is on West Broadway (New Jersey Route 49) just east of 5th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 West Broadway, Salem NJ 08079, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington, in South Jersey, and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Salem Municipal Court (a few steps from this marker); Salem Post Office (within shouting distance of
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 26, 2020
3. National Register of Historic Places plaque on the building
is listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
