Salem in Salem County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Salem Friends Meeting House

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 26, 2020

1. Salem Friends Meeting House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1772, this structure stands as the oldest house of worship in Salem, whose active congregation is the oldest religious organization in Salem County. Founded in 1676, this is the third (and largest) meetinghouse - the two previous located on West Broadway near the Salem Oak Tree. The exterior appearance remains visually unchanged since construction.

Erected by City of Salem, New Jersey.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1772.

Location. 39° 34.285′ N, 75° 27.938′ W. Marker is in Salem, New Jersey, in Salem County. It is at the intersection of East Broadway (New Jersey Route 49) and Walnut Street, on the left when traveling east on East Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 E 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

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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: 196 East Broadway (a few steps from this marker); 188 East Broadway (within shouting distance of this marker); 219 East Broadway (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); 203 East Broadway (within shouting distance of this marker); Salem Fire Museum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Finlaw Building (about 400 feet away); Il Sannito (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 26, 2020

2. Salem Friends Meeting House

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 718 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.