Salem in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

The First Meeting House Erected in Salem

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 29, 2015

1. The First Meeting House Erected in Salem Marker

Inscription.
Here stood from 1634 until 1673
The First Meeting House
erected in Salem.
No structure was built earlier
for congregational worship
by a church formed in America.
It was occupied
for secular as well as religious uses.
In it preached, in succession,
I. Roger Williams III; Edward Norris;
II Hugh Peters IV; John Higginson.
It was enlarged in 1639 and
was last used for worship in 1670.
The First Church in Salem, gathered, July and August, 1629,
has had no place of worship but this spot.

Additional marker
The First Church in Salem occupied this spot from
1634 until 1923 and this building was its
fourth meeting House
Upon the union of the First and North Churches the
Society has met for worship in the
North Meeting House
Thereafter known as the First Church

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1634.

Location. 42° 31.284′ N, 70° 53.709′ W. Marker is in Salem, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker is on Essex Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 221-227 Essex St, 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. The Town House (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha Stephens (within shouting distance of this marker); Location of the court of Salem witchcraft trials (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Central Building (about 400 feet away); Lyceum Hall (about 400 feet away); The London Coffee House (about 400 feet away); Peabody Museum of Salem (about 600 feet away); East India Marine Hall (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 29, 2015

2. The First Meeting House Erected in Salem Marker

Marker is on the near corner of the building, now a restaurant on the ground floor.

The First Meeting House Erected in Salem, including marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Cleary, August 10, 2023

3. The First Meeting House Erected in Salem, including marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 710 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on August 10, 2023, by Michael Cleary of Salem, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.