Salem

The county seat of Essex, Salem was the scene of the witchcraft trials in 1692. Those condemned were hanged on Gallows Hill. Giles Corey, who refused to stand trial, was pressed to death in a Salem field.

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• 14. Site of the Courthouse in 1692.
• 15. Site of Meetinghouse of First Church
• 16. Charter Street Cemetery
• 17. Essex Institute
• 18. Saint Peter's Church
• 19. Path to Gallows Hill
• 20. Superior Court Building
• 21. Jonathan Corwin House
• 22. Broad Street Cemetery
• 23. Summit of Gallows Hill
• A. Salem Witch Museum
• B. Salem Witch Trials Memorial

Salem Map