Salem in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Captain William Driver
1803-1886
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 3, 2018
1. Captain William Driver Marker
1803 — 1886
In 1831 he named our Flag
Old Glory
A Gift to the City by the
Patriotic School Children of Salem
1968
Erected 1968 by Patriotic School Children of Salem.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 42° 31.269′ N, 70° 53.928′ W. Marker is in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. It is at the intersection of Summer Street and Essex Street, on the left when traveling north on Summer Street. Located in Captain William Driver Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 Essex Street, Salem MA, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Boston and in the Merrimack Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: McIntire Historic District (here, next to this marker); The McIntire District (a few steps from this marker); The First Church In Salem 1629-1929 (within shouting distance of this marker); Nathaniel Bowditch House (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Curwen House & Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Graham Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Ropes Mansion & Garden
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Also see . . . Old Glory (Wikipedia). (Submitted on December 3, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 3, 2018
2. Captain William Driver Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 3, 2018
3. Captain William Driver Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 414 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
