Salem in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
National Park Service-U.S.Department of the Interior
Photographed by Don Morfe, October 2, 2010
1. Salem Maritime National Historic Site Marker
Soon after the United States achieved independence Salem ships were sailing around the world and opening new ports of trade in the Far East. By the year 1800, overseas trade had made Salem the sixth largest city in the United States
Today you can revisit Salems maritime glory by touring this National Historic Site, as well as other historic sites in the city.
Fort information, visit the orientation center in the Central Wharf Warehouse. Or visit Salem Visitor Center, at Essex and New Liberty Streets, a 10-minute walk away.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 42° 31.26′ N, 70° 53.238′ W. Marker was in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County.
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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, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Wharves in the late 1800's (a few steps from this marker); Central Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Salem Maritime National Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Home for Aged Women (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Derby Wharf (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wharves in the Early 1800s
Photographed by Don Morfe, October 2, 2010
2. Salem Maritime National Historic Site Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. Wharves in the Late 1800s (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Central Wharf (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Derby Wharf (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); The Custom House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Pedrick Store House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Regarding Salem Maritime National Historic Site. This marker has been replaced by a new marker (just submitted) with the same name but different text
Photographed by Don Morfe, October 2, 2010
3. Salem Maritime National Historic Site Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, October 2, 2010
4. Salem Maritime National Historic Site Marker
Name of the ship is Friendship of Salem
Photographed by Don Morfe, October 2, 2010
5. Salem Maritime National Historic Site Marker
National Park Passport Cancellation Stamp-Salem Maritime National Historic Site was established by Congress on March 17, 1938 to commemorate New Englands maritime history. Located Salem MA, the site preserves historic wharves, merchants homes, and the United States Custom House. 1988 is the parks 50th Anniversary year.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 604 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on July 29, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 11, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
