Salem in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Nathaniel Bowditch House

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 8, 2023

1. Nathaniel Bowditch House Marker

Inscription. Nathaniel Bowditch House
Has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1965

Erected 1965 by U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical date for this entry is August 21, 1935.

Location. 42° 31.302′ N, 70° 53.929′ W. Marker is in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker is at the intersection of North Street and Essex Street, on the right when traveling south on North Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 North Street, 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. Samuel Curwen House & Store (a few steps from this marker); Doctor John G. Treadwell Medical Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Wesley United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); McIntire Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain William Driver

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The First Church In Salem 1629-1929 (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Graham Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); The McIntire District (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.

Regarding Nathaniel Bowditch House. Nathaniel Bowditch was an early American mathematician often credited as the founder of modern maritime navigation. . His book The American Practical Navigator was first published in 1802.

Also see . . . Nathaniel Bowditch (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 24, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

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Photographed By Craig Doda, April 8, 2023

2. Nathaniel Bowditch House

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.