River’s Edge

River’s Edge is a neighborhood in Essex, Massachusetts. River’s Edge is situated nearby to the neighborhood Waterside East, as well as near the hamlet Rings Island.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Brown Square and United States Customhouse.

Brown Square

Park

The Brown Square House, now the Garrison Inn, is a historic pair of rowhouses at 11 Brown Square in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Built in 1809–10, they form the largest surviving brick building from the Federal period in the city.

United States Customhouse

Museum

Photo: Faolin42, CC BY 3.0.

The former United States Customhouse is a historic building at 25 Water Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The Classical Revival-style building was constructed in 1834 and served a custom house until Newburyport declined in popularity as a major port.

First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall

Place of worship

Photo: Faolin42, CC BY 3.0.

The First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall is a historic church building at 26 Pleasant Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Originally a Reformed congregation, the congregation is currently affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist denomination.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Newburyport and Salisbury.

Newburyport

Photo: Nutmegger, Public domain.

Newburyport is a lovely coastal town in Massachusetts at the mouth of the Merrimack River. It is a popular tourist destination because of its beautiful natural areas, water activities and fine dining.