Salem in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Second Corps Cadets
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
1. Second Corps Cadets Marker
In 1785, following the Revolutionary War, veteran Stephen Abbott assembled a group of Salem citizens at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern for the purpose of forming an elite volunteer militia. In July 1786, the group was formally recognized as the Salem Independent Cadets, later to become the Second Corps Cadets, specializing in the training of officers for other units. The smartly uniformed Corpsmen became integral to the ceremonial life of the community.
This park, located on the former site of the Salem Armory headhouse, is a tribute to the spirit of service represented by the Corps, the National Guard, and all those from Essex County who have answered the country's call in times of need.
The Second Corps Cadets and its affiliated units have served in all of the major American conflicts to the present day.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1786.
Location. 42° 31.351′ N, 70° 53.508′ W. Marker is in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. It can be reached from the intersection of New Liberty Street and Brown Street, on the left when
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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: Second Corps of Cadets 1629 (here, next to this marker); Count Casimir Pulaski (here, next to this marker); The Civil War (here, next to this marker); Revolutionary War (a few steps from this marker); Colonial Militia (a few steps from this marker); Legacy of the Second Corps of Cadets (a few steps from this marker); Armory Park (a few steps from this marker); Second Corps of Cadets (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
2. Second Corps Cadets Marker
Photographed by Marc Posner, April 29, 2024
3. Second Corps Cadets Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on June 22, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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