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

Inscription.
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. Marker can be reached from the intersection of New Liberty Street and Brown Street, on the left when traveling south. Located in the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 New Liberty Street, Salem MA 01970, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. As Part of the Strategic Reserve (here, next to this marker); As The 102d Field Artillery Battalion (here, next to this marker); Count Casimir Pulaski (here, next to this marker); The Second Corps of Cadets (here, next to this marker); The Civil War (here, next to this marker); As Part of the Total Force (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Second Corps of Cadets (here, next to this marker); Revolutionary War (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 8, 2023

2. Second Corps Cadets Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 33 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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