Salem, MA
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Witch House
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| Nickname(s): The Witch City, The City of Witches | |||
| Motto: Divitis Indiae usque ad ultimum sinum (Latin: To the farthest port of the rich Indies) | |||
 Location in Essex County and the state of Massachusetts. |
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 Salem, Massachusetts
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| Coordinates: 42°31′10″N 70°53′50″W / 42.51944°N 70.89722°W | |||
| Country | United States | ||
| State | Massachusetts | ||
| County | Essex | ||
| Incorporated | 1629 | ||
| City | 1836 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor-council city | ||
| • Mayor | Kim Driscoll | ||
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| • Total | 18.1 sq mi (46.8 km2) | ||
| • Land | 8.1 sq mi (21.0 km2) | ||
| • Water | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) | ||
| Population (2015) | |||
| • Total | 42,869 | ||
| • Density | 5,292/sq mi (2,041/km2) | ||
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | Eastern (UTC-4) | ||
| Area code(s) | 351 / 978 | ||
| FIPS code | 25-59105 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0614337 | ||
| Website | www |
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Salem is a coastal city in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States, located on Massachusetts' North Shore. It is a New England bedrock of history and is considered one of the most significant seaports in Puritan American history.
The city's reported population was 41,340 at the 2010 census. Salem and Lawrence are the county seats of Essex County, though the county government was abolished in 1999.
The city is home to the House of Seven Gables, Salem State University, the Salem Willows Park, Forrest River Park, Federal Street District, Charter Street Historic District, and the Peabody Essex Museum. Salem is a residential and tourist area which includes the neighborhoods of Salem Neck, Downtown Salem District, The Point, South Salem and North Salem, Witchcraft Heights, Pickering Wharf, and the McIntire Historic District (named after Salem's famous architect and carver Samuel McIntire).
Much of the city's cultural identity reflects its role as the location of the Salem witch trials of 1692, as featured in Arthur Miller's The Crucible. Police cars are adorned with witch logos, a local public school is known as the Witchcraft Heights Elementary School, the Salem High School athletic teams are named the Witches, and Gallows Hill is currently used as a playing field for various sports, originally believed to be the site of numerous public hangings. Tourists know Salem as a mix of important historical sites and a vibrant downtown that has more than 60 restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops. In 2012, the Retailers Association of Massachusetts chose Salem for their inaugural "Best Shopping District" award.
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