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

The First Church In Salem 1629-1929

Founded August 6, 1629, O.S.

— The First Congregational Church In America —

The First Church In Salem Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023

1. The First Church In Salem Marker

Inscription.
On a day of Fasting and Prayer, appointed by Governor John Endicott for the purpose, after a Covenant and Confession of Faith had been read and Consent thereto solemnly professed by the church members, the Rev. Francis Higginson, chosen Teacher and the Rev. Samuel Skelion, chosen Pastor, were Ordained and to them Governor Bradford and others, deputed from Plymouth, gave the Right Hand of Fellowship.

This tablet erected by The First Congregational Society In Salem on the 300th anniversary

Erected by The First Congregational Society In Salem.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 42° 31.275′ N, 70° 53.957′ W. Marker is in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. It is at the intersection of Essex Street and Summer Street, on the right when traveling west on Essex Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 319 Essex 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: Captain William Driver (within shouting distance of this marker); McIntire Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Ropes Mansion & Garden (within shouting distance of this marker);

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The McIntire District (within shouting distance of this marker); Nathaniel Bowditch House (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Curwen House & Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Doctor John G. Treadwell Medical Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexander Graham Bell (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.

Also see . . . Our History. Page about the history of the congregation on their site. (Submitted on May 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)

The First Church In Salem image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023

2. The First Church In Salem

The Church Covenant 1629 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023

3. The Church Covenant 1629

The First Church In Salem Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 8, 2023

4. The First Church In Salem Sign

First Church In Salem 1629-1929 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Marc Posner, April 29, 2024

5. First Church In Salem 1629-1929 Marker

Church Covenant image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Marc Posner, April 29, 2024

6. Church Covenant

Markers on First Church fence image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Marc Posner, April 29, 2024

7. Markers on First Church fence

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 1,080 times since then and 79 times this year. Last updated on May 3, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 21, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 24, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.