Proctor’s Ledge Memorial
About
Proctor’s Ledge Memorial in Salem marks the verified site of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials executions, where 19 people were hanged. The site sits at the base of Gallows Hill in what is now a residential neighborhood, about a mile from downtown Salem. Destination Salem describes it as a quiet, reflective stop for those exploring the city’s history, and it is listed among Salem’s outdoor things to do.
The memorial centers on a circular granite wall engraved with the names of the 19 victims who were executed. Visitors can view individual plaques, a single locust tree at the center of the site, and the inscription “We Remember” set into the ground. It complements the older Salem Witch Trials Memorial downtown, which honors the same victims beside the Old Burying Point.
What to Know
- Researchers confirmed the location as the execution site in 2016.
- The memorial was dedicated in 2017.
- There is no on-site parking; visitors park at Gallows Hill Park and walk to the memorial.
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