Salem in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
With The Need For Greater Military Organization
1636
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
1. With The Need For Greater Military Organization Marker
With the need for greater military organization, the East Regiment, later the Essex Regiment, is organized on December 13, 1636. This date marks the official birth of the National Guard of the United States.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 42° 31.346′ N, 70° 53.52′ W. Marker is in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of New Liberty Street and Brown Street, on the left when traveling south. Located next to 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 distance of this marker. The First Militia Company (here, next to this marker); Armory Park (here, next to this marker); Essex County Militiamen (here, next to this marker); Colonial Militia (here, next to this marker); Veterans of The Revolutionary War (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War (a few steps from this marker); The Second Corps of Cadets (a few steps from this marker); The Civil War (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.
Also see . . .
1. Official website of the United States National Guard. (Submitted on April 25, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
this page online
2. National Guard (United States) (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 25, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
2. With The Need For Greater Military Organization Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on May 3, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
