Salem in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Roger Conant
Born 1592 – Died 1679
— The First Settler of Salem, 1626 —
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2009
1. Roger Conant Marker
“I was a means, through grace assisting me, to stop the flight of those few that then were here with me, and that by my utter denial to go away with them, who would have gone either for England, or mostly for Virginia.”
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1626.
Location. 42° 31.405′ N, 70° 53.454′ W. Marker is in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker is at the intersection of Brown Street and Washington Square, on the left when traveling east on Brown Street. The marker is located across the street fom the Salem Common, in front of the Salem Witch Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. War Memorial Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); John Ward House ca. 1684 (within shouting distance of this marker); John Ward House (within shouting distance of this marker); Salem Rotary Club (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gardner-Pingree House (about 400 feet away); The Birthplace of Nathaniel Hawthorne (about 400 feet away); Count Casimir Pulaski (about 400 feet away); As Part of the Total Force (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2009
2. Roger Conant Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2009
3. Roger Conant Marker
The marker and statue of Roger Conant is located in front of the Salem Witch Museum.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2009
4. Closeup of Roger Conant Statue
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 16, 2009
5. Sculptor's Mark
Sculptor 1911
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,196 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on August 11, 2023, by Michael Cleary of Salem, Massachusetts. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 16, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
