City of Salem, Adjacent to Salem River, Salem, Salem County, NJ
Summary
Significance: The City of Salem (New Salem) is one of the oldest major municipalities located in South Jersey. Established in 1676 by John Fenwick, it prospered as a successful river port through the 19th century.
Survey number: HABS NJ-1166
Building/structure dates: 1676 Initial Construction
Tags
Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Fenwick, John
Madrid, transmitter
Location
Mount Salem, 39.57178, -75.46714
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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