Salem Turnpike
From Salem Links and Lore
On Sept. 22, 1803, the Salem Turnpike was opened for travel from Salem to Boston. The distance to Charlestown is 12.4 miles, built
at the cost of $12,600 per mile.
See Also
Chronicles of Old Salem F.D. Robotti, p. 50
Essex Institute Historical Collections Vol. 64:14, Vol.3: 184