Danvers (Town of), Essex County, MA

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Danvers (Town of), Essex County, MA

From collection Place

Town of Danvers is located 4 mi NW of Salem; Essex County (US-T121).

Historical Context

Settled 1636 and incorporated as a town in 1757. Probably named at the suggestion of Lieutenant Governor of NY in 1753. It is stated, however, that this portion of Salem was called Danvers as early as 1745 (MA-T1).

Place Class

Civil

Elevation

46 feet

Latitude (decimal)

42.5740579

Longitude (decimal)

-70.9494553

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