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

The Pickering House

 
 
The Pickering House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
1. The Pickering House Marker
Inscription.
Built By John Pickering 1660
Here Was Born In 1745
Col. Timothy Pickering
In The Revolution He Was
Quartermaster General And
President Of The Board Of War
In Washington's Cabinet He Was
Secretary Of State, Secretary of War
and Postmaster General
Senator from Massachusetts

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureColonial EraWar, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1660.
 
Location. 42° 31.114′ N, 70° 54.001′ W. Marker is in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Winthrop Street, on the left when traveling east on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 Broad 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. John Pickering II House (a few steps from this marker); Arthur Forrester Devereux (within shouting distance of this marker); Burial Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Timothy Pickering (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brigadier General Frederick West Lander (about 400 feet away); Thomas Barnard D.D. (about 400 feet away); Major General Marquis de Lafayette
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(about 400 feet away); Hamilton Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.
 
Also see . . .
1. Timothy Pickering (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 24, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. The Pickering House. (Submitted on April 24, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Pickering House (Salem, Massachusetts) (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 24, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
The Pickering House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
2. The Pickering House Marker
 
 
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 73 times since then and 24 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.

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