Was Salem a Colony?

Salem was founded in 1626 by Roger Conant and a group of immigrants from Cape Ann. At first the settlement was named Naumkeag, but the settlers preferred to call it Salem, derived from the Hebrew word for peace. In 1628, they were joined by another group, led by John Endecott, from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Was Salem a British colony?

Salem, originally a Native American settlement known as Naumkeag for the village's location on the Naumkeag River, became a British colony in 1626. ... Though they endured many problems that arose as they tried to settle a community, they persevered and made Salem the great community it is today.

Is Salem MA A city or town?

Salem, city, Essex county, northeastern Massachusetts, U.S. It lies on Salem Bay Harbor (an inlet of Massachusetts Bay), 16 miles (26 km) northeast of Boston. Salem was incorporated as a town in 1626 by Roger Conant, who emigrated from Cape Ann, 14 miles (22 km) northeast.

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