Danvers (Town of), Essex County, MA

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).

Elevation

46 feet

Latitude (decimal)

42.5740579

Longitude (decimal)

-70.9494553

GNIS/GNS Feature ID

618295

Authoritative Source

U.S. Geographic Information Names System (GNIS) at U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) ( https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names : accessed 13 July 2025). Entered placename and selected filters to find domestic name approved by the United States Board on Geographic Names.