Salem in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Derby House
Salem Maritime National Historical Site
| | National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior | |
Photographed by Don Morfe, October 2, 2010
1. Derby House Marker
The Derby House is the oldest brick house still standing in Salem, and one of the finest examples of Georgian colonial architecture in the United States.
Merchant and fleet-owner Richard Derby built the house in 1762 as a wedding present for his son, Elias Hasket Derby. Here, between 1762 and 1782, Elias and his wife, Elizabeth, raised a family of seven children.
After the Revolutionary War, Derbys trading ships were among the first to reach the Orient. Derby sold this house in 1796, and in succeeding years it became the home of prominent sea captains.
For information on tours of the house, contact a park ranger at the orientation center in the Central Wharf Warehouse.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1762.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 42° 31.296′ N, 70° 53.208′ W. Marker was in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. It was on Derby Street. Touch for map.
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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 Derby House (here, next to this marker); The Hawkes House (a few steps from this marker); The Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Derby Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker); West India Goods Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Stores (within shouting distance of this marker); Custom House Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Home for Aged Women (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.
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Photographed by Don Morfe, October 2, 2010
2. Derby House Marker
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced by the linked marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 756 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
