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Burying Grounds, Cemeteries, Gravestones & History of Peabody, Massachusetts
Cemeteries & History of Peabody, Massachusetts
Old South Cemetery est. 1689
The Old South Cemetery aka Boston Street Cemetery aka Trask Cemetery
is located on Main Street in Peabody near the Peabody/Salem town line
and was established in 1689. At the time this cemetery was established
this area was part of Salem Village until 1752 when it became Danvers,
then until 1855 when it became Peabody. See it's location and
get directions at Yahoo
Maps.
Cemetery Status: Very Good, a few broken stones and a little landscaping needed.
First Unitarian Church 7 Park St. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Gen. Gideon Foster House / Peabody Historical Society Headquarters 35 Washington St. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Open Tuesday evenings 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Special tours by appointment.
George Peabody House 205 Washington St. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In the 1800's George Peabody was one of America's most trusted and well-known financiers. The city of Peabody was renamed in 1868 after him. The house is
s recently restored and used as a community cultural center maintained by the City of Peabody. Open
Sat - Wed 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Thurs 12 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. - 12 a.m. Closed all Sundays & Holidays.
Hickey-Osborne Block 38--60 Main St. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
John Proctor House 348 Lowell St.
Private residence. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. John Proctor was an opponent of the witch trials and hung in Aug. 1692. For anyone who's seen 1996's The Crucible, he was portrayed in the movie by Daniel Day-Lewis. He lived in this house at that time.
Moore-Hill House 82 Franklin St.
Private residence. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Nathaniel Felton Houses 43 Felton St. (Jr.) and 47 Felton St. (Sr.) Built ca. 1644 & 1683. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Open for tours from 11:00AM to 3:00PM on the last Saturday of the month from June to October. Group tours can be arranged. Part of the Peabody Historical Society collection.
Osborne - Salata House 35 Washington St.
Part of the Peabody Historical Society collection. Open Tuesday evenings 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Special tours by appointment.
Peabody Central Fire Station Also known as Peabody Engine House 41 Lowell St. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Part of the Peabody Historical Society collection.
Peabody City Hall 24 Lowell St. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Peabody Civic Center Historic District Chestnut, Church, Foster, Franklin, and Lowell Sts Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Smith Barn
The barn is secluded on a hilltop, within the preserves of Brooksby Farm, a two hundred fifty acre working apple orchard and conservation area. Part of the Peabody Historical Society collection. Special tours by appointment. Available as a wedding/special event venue
from April 1st to November 15th.
Southwick House 151 Lowell St.
Private residences. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Southwick--Strauss Tannery 145--147 Lowell St. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sutton Block 76--78 Main St. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Washington Street Historic District Also known as Boston Road Washington, Main, Holton and Sewall Sts.
Federal, Italianate, Greek Revival style buildings. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
If you know of an historic place to visit in Peabody, please submit it to jenn@gravematter.com
