Salem Village Historic District

Salem Village Historic District in Danvers contains properties scattered along Centre, Hobart, Ingersoll, and Collins Streets that display Federal and Greek Revival designs. The buildings span from the 1600s to the 1800s and sit within their original landscape setting.

The area originated as a separate village founded in 1626 that sought to remain distinct from Salem before eventually becoming incorporated. Many buildings visible today were expanded and modified in the years following 1692.

The Rebecca Nurse Homestead and the Parsonage show how families lived in the 1600s, with their furniture, tools, and work spaces still visible to visitors. These homes give a direct sense of daily life for early colonial families.

Visitors can explore on their own or join guided tours through the scattered properties and streets of the district. Comfortable shoes help since the locations spread across several blocks and require some walking.

Rebecca Nurse, a woman executed during the witch trials, had her home later reclaimed by her family, which was unusual for the time. Her homestead is one of the few houses where a family resisted the persecution and preserved the memory of their kin.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.56667,-70.96056

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02