Salem in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Roger Conant
Born 1592 Died 1679
The First Settler of Salem, 1626
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2009
1. Roger Conant Marker
I was a means, through grace assisting me, to stop the flight of those few that then were here with me, and that by my utter denial to go away with them, who would have gone either for England, or mostly for Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1626.
Location. 42° 31.405′ N, 70° 53.454′ W. Marker is in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Square North and Brown Street, on the left when traveling south on Washington Square North. The marker is located across the street fom the Salem Common, in front of the Salem Witch Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salem MA 01970, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abraham True House (a few steps from this marker); Salem Rotary Club (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); War Memorial Honor Roll (about 300 feet away); Gardner-Pingree House (about 400 feet away); The Birthplace of Nathaniel Hawthorne (about 400 feet away); Salem Common
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2009
2. Roger Conant Marker
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Also see . . . Roger Conant, Salems Founder: Poor Roger Conant gets no respect. Salem.web entry (Submitted on April 16, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2009
3. Roger Conant Marker
The marker and statue of Roger Conant is located in front of the Salem Witch Museum.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2009
4. Closeup of Roger Conant Statue
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2009
5. Sculptor's Mark
Sculptor 1911
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,100 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 16, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
