Salem in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The Burying Point
1637
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 3, 2018
1. The Burying Point Marker
Here Are Buried
Capt. Richard More Mayflower Passenger
Justice John Hathorne Of The Witchcraft Court
Samuel McIntire Architect
Gov. Simon Bradstreet
Chief Justice Benjamin Lynde
Rev. John Higginson
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 42° 31.255′ N, 70° 53.544′ W. Marker was in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. It was on Charter Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Salem MA 01970, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was on Massachusetts’ North Shore, in Greater Boston, and in the Merrimack Valley. It was also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: A different marker also named The Burying Point (here, next to this marker); Charter Street Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Graves of Greatest Historical Intrest (within shouting distance of this marker); Yin Yu Tang A Chinese Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Salem Witch Trials Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Salem Witch Trials Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The London Coffee House (about 300 feet away,
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. This Ground (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 3, 2018
2. The Burying Point 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 264 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
