Derby Wharf
Derby Wharf is a wharf in City of Salem, Essex, Massachusetts. Derby Wharf is situated nearby to Derby Waterfront District, as well as near the museum House of the Seven Gables.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include House of the Seven Gables and Derby Waterfront District.
House of the Seven Gables
Museum
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The House of the Seven Gables is a 1668 colonial mansion in Salem, Massachusetts, named for its gables. It was made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel The House of the Seven Gables. House of the Seven Gables is situated 890 feet north of Derby Wharf.
Derby Waterfront District
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The Historic Derby Street Neighborhood, also known as the Derby Waterfront District in Salem, Massachusetts encompasses a historically significant portion of the waterfront area of the city.
Derby Wharf Light
Lighthouse
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Derby Wharf Light Station is a historic lighthouse on Derby Wharf in Salem, Massachusetts that is within the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. It was built in 1871 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. Derby Wharf Light is situated 1,200 feet south of Derby Wharf.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Charter Street Historic District and Downtown Salem District.
Charter Street Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Charter Street Historic District encompasses a small remnant of the oldest part of Salem, Massachusetts that has since been surrounded by more modern development.
Downtown Salem District
Neighborhood
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Downtown Salem District is a historic district roughly bounded by Church, Central, New Derby, and Washington Streets in Salem, Massachusetts. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, and represents a major expansion of the Old Town Hall Historic District, which was listed in 1972.
Salem
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A charming New England seaside destination, Salem offers visitors the requisite bevy of enthralling elements: a world-class museum, compelling oceanfront and maritime history, quirky shops and tempting restaurants.
Derby Wharf
- Type: Wharf
- Also known as: “Derby’s Wharf” and “Derbys Wharf”
- Category: transportation
- Location: City of Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
42.51954° or 42° 31′ 10″ northLongitude
-70.88505° or 70° 53′ 6″ westElevation
3 feet (1 metre)Open location code
87JFG497+RXGeoNames ID
4934770
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