Salem in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Great Salem Fire
Salem, Essex County Massachusetts
Rededicated June 25, 2014 Great Salem Fire Centennial Kimberley L. Driscoll, Mayor
Erected 1915 by J. Ackerman Coles.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters.
Location. 42° 31.052′ N, 70° 53.618′ W. Marker is in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Harbor Street, in the median on Washington Street. Marker includes a flag pole. It is located in what is known as Lafayette Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 270 Washington 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. St. Joseph's Parish War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Downtown South Broad Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Massachusetts 59 POW & MIA Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); John P. Riley, U.S.N. (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Point Neighborhood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Graves of Greatest Historical Intrest (approx. ¼ mile away); The Burying Point (approx. ¼ mile away); Charter Street Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.
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