Salem in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The First Muster
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2009
1. The First Muster Marker
the East Regiment,
Massachusetts Militia, held
its first muster. This event
marked the beginning of
the National Guard of the U.S.
Salem
1637
Donated by
the Rotary Club of Salem
May 4, 2002
Erected 2002 by Rotary Club of Salem.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Military. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 4, 2002.
Location. 42° 31.441′ N, 70° 53.367′ W. Marker is in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. It can be reached from Washington Square West, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located on the Salem Common. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salem MA 01970, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Massachusetts’ North Shore, 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: Salem Common (within shouting distance of this marker); The Washington Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen White House (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial Honor Roll (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Twenty Third Regiment Memorial (about 400 feet away); Roger Conant
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2009
2. Marker on the Salem Common
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2009
3. The First Muster Marker
Marker can be seen in this photo at the base of the flagpole on the Salem Common.
Photographed by Michael Cleary, August 6, 2023
4. The First Muster Marker, Washington Arch, and Bandstand on Common in Salem MA
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2009
5. The First Muster Picture from the Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,912 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on August 6, 2023, by Michael Cleary of Salem, Massachusetts. 5. submitted on April 16, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
