The Point
The Point is a neighborhood in City of Salem, Essex, Massachusetts. The Point is situated nearby to the neighborhood Charter Street Historic District, as well as near the hamlet South Salem.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Peabody Essex Museum.
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
Park
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The Salem Maritime National Historical Park is a National Historical Park consisting of 12 historic structures, one replica tall-ship, and about 9 acres of land along the waterfront of Salem Harbor in Salem, Massachusetts, United States.
Peabody Essex Museum
Museum
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The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, US, is a successor to the East India Marine Society, established in 1799. It combines the collections of the former Peabody Museum of Salem and the Essex Institute.
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.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Charter Street Historic District and Salem.
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.
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.
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.
The Point
- Type: Neighborhood
- Category: locality
- Location: City of Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
42.51671° or 42° 31′ 0″ northLongitude
-70.88898° or 70° 53′ 20″ westOpen location code
87JFG486+MCOpenStreetMap ID
way 1292738195OpenStreetMap feature
place=neighbourhood
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