Salem Turnpike

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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