First Church in Salem, Salem

Name: First Church in Salem
Address: 316 Essex St, Salem, 01970, United States
Telephone: +1 978-744-1551

#28 among attractions in Salem

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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First Church in Salem is a Unitarian Universalist church in Salem, Massachusetts that was designed by Solomon Willard and built in 1836. Before the church was built, around 1635, its members had to gather in houses or a building near the Town House Square. The congregation claims to be "one of the oldest continuing Protestant churches in North America and the first to be governed by congregational polity, a central feature of Unitarian Universalism". ()

Completed: 1836 (188 years ago)Coordinates: 42°31'25"N, 70°53'52"W

Address

316 Essex StSalem (Downtown Salem)Salem 01970 United States

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+1 978-744-1551

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First Church in Salem – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Peabody Essex Museum, Witch History Museum, The Witch House, Salem Athenaeum.

~1690 ftE
Modern venue for American/Asian artwork
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem
9 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Salem, Massachusetts, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) stands as a beacon of art and culture. Renowned for its rich and diverse collections, this museum is one of the oldest continuously operating museums in the United States, having been...
~1280 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Witch History Museum, Salem
7 min walk • The Witch History Museum is located in Salem, Massachusetts and features dioramas and first person narrations, including little-known information about nineteen accused "witches" that were put to death in 1692. The museum covers the hysteria surrounding the events.
~430 ftS
Museum, History museum, Reportedly haunted
The Witch House, Salem
3 min walk • The Jonathan Corwin House, known locally as The Witch House, is a historic house museum at 310 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts.
~1400 ftSW
Library
Salem Athenaeum, Salem
7 min walk • The Salem Athenaeum, founded in 1810, is one of the oldest membership libraries in the United States. The Athenaeum is located at 337 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts in the McIntire Historic District.
~1260 ftS
Historical place, Architecture, Event space
Hamilton Hall, Salem
7 min walk • Hamilton Hall is a National Historic Landmark at 9 Chestnut Street in Salem, Massachusetts. Designed by noted Salem builder Samuel McIntire and built in 1805–07, it is an excellent instance of a public Federal style building.
~940 ftSE
City hall
City Hall, Salem
5 min walk • City Hall is a historic government building located in the Downtown Salem District of Salem, Massachusetts. The Greek Revival building was constructed in 1838, and architect, Richard Bond. Salem City Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
~1060 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Ropes Mansion, Salem
6 min walk • The Ropes Mansion, also called Ropes Memorial, is a Georgian Colonial mansion located at 318 Essex Street, located in the McIntire Historic District in Salem, Massachusetts. It is now operated by the Peabody Essex Museum and open to the public.
~1300 ftE
42°31'21"N • 70°53'36"W
Museum Place Mall, Salem
7 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1410 ftSE
Museum, Maritime museum, Natural history museum
Peabody Museum of Salem, Salem
7 min walk • The Peabody Museum of Salem, formerly the Peabody Academy of Science, was a museum and antiquarian society based in Salem, Massachusetts.
~1090 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Downtown Salem District, Salem
6 min walk • Downtown Salem District is a historic district roughly bounded by Church, Central, New Derby, and Washington Streets in Salem, Massachusetts.
~1250 ftE
Museum, History museum
John Ward House, Salem
7 min walk • The John Ward House is a National Historic Landmark at 132 Essex Street in Salem, Massachusetts, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to First Church in Salem?

Nearby attractions include Bridge Street Sports, Salem (2 min walk), The Witch House, Salem (3 min walk), First Universalist Church, Salem (3 min walk), Peirce–Nichols House, Salem (4 min walk).

How to get to First Church in Salem by public transport?

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Salem (3 min walk)