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

Charter Street Cemetery

Established 1637

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023

1. Charter Street Cemetery Marker

Inscription. National Register Of Historic Places

This historic burying ground is a place of honor and history. Gravestones & tombs are fragile and their condition is the result of time & the effects of weathering. Preserve this site for future generations by treating it with respect. This site is open during daylight hours.

Visitors please take notice
Accessible cemetery entrance is located on Liberty Street. Stay on pathways. Do not touch gravestones- no rubbings, castings or other impressions. Do not sit or lean on tombs or gravestones. Security cameras are in use. No smoking, alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs. No dogs allowed. Cemetery users are subject to the rules and regulations of the City of Salem Code of Ordinances, Chapter 16 - Cemeteries

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.

Location. 42° 31.258′ N, 70° 53.534′ W. Marker is in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. It is on Charter Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 Charter St, Salem MA 01970, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: The Burying Point (a few steps from this marker); Yin Yu Tang A Chinese Home (a few steps from this marker); Graves of Greatest Historical Intrest

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(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); East India Marine Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peabody Museum of Salem (about 300 feet away); The London Coffee House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Burying Point (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); This Ground (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023

2. Charter Street Cemetery 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 335 times since then and 16 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.