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In February, 1681, the Salem village inhabitants voted, "We will build a house for the Ministry and provid convenient Land for that end. The Dementions of the House are as . . . — — Map (db m48721) HM
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In 1717 Rev. Peter Clark became minister at Salem Village. The 1681 parsonage was in poor condition, so that by the early 1730's Clark asked the inhabitants to come to a decision either to . . . — — Map (db m48722) HM
On Hobart Street at Centre Street, on the left when traveling west on Hobart Street.
To this church, rent by the witchcraft frenzy, came in 1697 the Reverend Joseph Green, aged twenty-two. He induced the mischief makers to confess, reconciled the factions, established the first public school, and became noted for his skill at . . . — — Map (db m48723) HM
On Ingersoll St just north of Centre Street, on the right when traveling north.
In grateful memory of the following men of the town of Danvers, as well as those others whose memory is known but to God, who gave their lives and, through their sacrifice, begat us a nation.
Patrick Carroll d. Sept. 10, 1779
Samuel Cook Jr. . . . — — Map (db m309596) WM
On Kirkbride Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Situated on the crest of Hathorne Hill with breathtaking panoramic views extending to Boston eighteen miles to the south, this was the site of the Danvers State Hospital from 1878 until 1992.
The establishment of the “Danvers State Lunatic . . . — — Map (db m260626) HM
On Water Street, on the left when traveling north.
From 1632-1754 a few farms and native American habitations dotted the woodlands among this land originally granted to pioneer settlers Gov. John Endecott and Rev. Samuel Skelton. On the road to Salem lay the farm of George Jacobs, Sr., a victim . . . — — Map (db m43938) HM
Near Forest Street at Glen Magna Road, on the right when traveling south.
Derby Summer House 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 . . . — — Map (db m269961) HM
Near Water Street at Endecott Street. Reported missing.
One-eighth of a mile distant.
On a part of the 300 acres
granted to Governor John
Endecott, is the pear tree
planted by the Governor in
1632. This tree still bears
fruit. — — Map (db m46192) HM
Near Endicott Street at Hutchinson Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Growing on this site is the oldest
cultivated tree in America, planted ca. 1632
by John Endecott, first governor of the
Massachusetts Bay Colony. The “Endecott
Pear Tree” is a living link to the earliest
European settlers of our nation. . . . — — Map (db m260593) HM
Near Conant Street at Conant Street & High Street (Massachusetts Route 35).
One of the most strategic and daring exploits of the patriot cause during the revolution. Part of the troops encamped in the Town of Danvers on the night of September 14, 1775 on their way to Newburyport where they embarked for the Kennebeck and . . . — — Map (db m48470) HM
On Kirkbride Drive, on the right when traveling east.
[Left panel, clockwise from top left]
• 1878 engraving of the newly constructed hospital.
• An enclosed sunporch added to the front of the brick exterior of the wings in 1921.
• An intricately designed flower garden laid out at the . . . — — Map (db m260613) HM
Near Kirkbride Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Originally known as Hathorne Hill, a 257-foot glacial drumlin that was the
home of famous Salem Witch Trial judge John Hathorne, the land became
home of the Dodge Farm in the 1800's. However, its time as farm land was
short lived when the . . . — — Map (db m260600) HM
On Kirkbride Drive, on the right when traveling east.
[Left panel, clockwise from top left]
• Five hospital Trustees and administrative staff, including Dr. Julia K. Casey, stand on the steps of the Central Administrative Building this this 1880s formal photograph.
• A class of attentive . . . — — Map (db m260618) HM
On Maple Street near Central Ave, on the right when traveling north.
Called "Porter's Plain" after 17th century settler
John Porter, this level expanse of about one square
mile was sparsely inhabited into the mid-18th century.By the time of the American Revolution, patriot
Captain Jeremiah Page had settled here, . . . — — Map (db m38341) HM
On High Street (Massachusetts Route 35) south of Park Street, on the right when traveling south.
Originally known as Porter's Burial
Ground, this land has been a cemetery
since the mid-18th century. Veterans of
the French & Indian War, Revolutionary
War, War of 1812, Civil War, and Spanish-
American War are among those interred
here. Two . . . — — Map (db m260599) HM
On Pine Street at Adams Street, on the left when traveling north on Pine Street.
In 1636 Francis Weston was granted this land upon which he laid out a farm. This property was purchased by Governor John Endicott in 1648, and in 1678 Francis and Rebecca Nurse moved here and built a house. In March, 1692, 71-year-old Rebecca was . . . — — Map (db m185940) HM
On Hobart Street at Forest Street, on the left when traveling west on Hobart Street.
Directly across from this site was located the original Salem Village Meeting House where civil and military meetings were held, and ministers including George Burroughs, Deodat Lawson, and Samuel Parris preached. The infamous 1692 witchcraft . . . — — Map (db m48726) HM
In 1681 the Salem village inhabitants built a home for their minister at this site. Ministers residing here were George Burroughs (1681-83), Accused in 1692 of being a witch and hanged; Deodat Lawson (1684-88), Author of the first volume about . . . — — Map (db m48720) HM
On Hobart Street at Forest Street, on the left when traveling west on Hobart Street.
In memory of those innocents who died during the Salem Village Witchcraft Hysteria of 1692 Back Monument: “I am an innocent person. I never had to do with witchcraft since I was born. I am a Gosple woman.” Martha Cory “The Lord above knows my . . . — — Map (db m48725) HM
On Centre Street at Holten Street, on the left when traveling south on Centre Street.
A fine example of chronological and architectural house development, this was the 1692 home of Sarah Holton, who gave damaging testimony against Rebecca Nurse during the witchcraft hysteria. Here during revolutionary period lived Samuel Holten . . . — — Map (db m17988) HM
On Water Street, on the left when traveling north.
Site of Israel Hutchinson's Home
—
Here were brought Danvers
Soldiers slain at the
battle of Lexington —
This memorial is a tribute to his
memory, from lineal decendants,
and the town of Danvers. —
1896
. . . — — Map (db m47197) HM
On Centre Street, on the right when traveling west.
Defense was a prime necessity to the early settlers of Salem Village, and as early as 1671 the male inhabitants began meeting here for military drill. This preparation was heightened in 1675 during the King Philip War in which many villagers took . . . — — Map (db m17991) HM
