Salem in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
John Pickering II House
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
1. John Pickering II House Marker
John Pickering II
Carpenter
c. 1660
Occupied by 10 generations
of the Pickering family
Birthplace in 1745 of
Colonel
Timothy Pickering
Erected by Historic Salem, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1745.
Location. 42° 31.112′ N, 70° 54.011′ W. Marker is in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Winthrop Street, on the left when traveling east on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 Broad 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 Pickering House (a few steps from this marker); Burial Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Arthur Forrester Devereux (within shouting distance of this marker); Timothy Pickering (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Major General Marquis de Lafayette (about 500 feet away); Brigadier General Frederick West Lander (about 500 feet away); Thomas Barnard D.D. (about 500 feet away); Hamilton Hall (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.
Also see . . .
1. The Pickering House
this page online
2. Pickering House (Salem, Massachusetts) (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 24, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Timothy Pickering (Wikipedia). United States Secretary of State, represented Massachusetts in both houses of Congress. (Submitted on April 24, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 8, 2023
2. John Pickering II House
The marker is to the left of the front door.
Photographed By Marc Posner, April 9, 2023
3. John Pickering II House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on May 12, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on April 24, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
