Salem in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Peabody Museum of Salem
Photographed by Marc Posner, April 29, 2024
1. Peabody Museum of Salem Marker
Has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States
Erected 1966 by U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 42° 31.305′ N, 70° 53.572′ W. Marker is in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. It is on Essex Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 158 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: East India Marine Hall (a few steps from this marker); Salem - Ota's 30th Sister City Anniversary (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Essex Coastal Scenic Byway / Salem (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The London Coffee House (about 300 feet away); Essex County Armed Services Memorial (about 300 feet away); Yin Yu Tang A Chinese Home (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named The Burying Point (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Burying Point (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Peabody Essex Museum History. (Submitted on July 21, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Peabody Museum of Salem - Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 21, 2015, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 29, 2015
2. Peabody Museum of Salem Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 29, 2015
3. Peabody Museum of Salem Marker
The marker is at the far bottom right of the Peabody Museum of Salem, originally the East India Marine Hall.
Photographed by Marc Posner, April 29, 2024
4. Marker on the Peabody Essex Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 485 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 23, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on June 23, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
