Lawrence and Salem are both the county seat for Essex County
Danvers is in Essex County
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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 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 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 . . . — — 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
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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
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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
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
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 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
