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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Washington |
| Town founded | 1814 |
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| - Mayor | David L. The State of Indiana ( was the 19th US state admitted into the union Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically The State of Indiana ( was the 19th US state admitted into the union The US state of Indiana is divided into 92 counties. The oldest and newest counties in Indiana are Knox County (created 1790 Washington County is a County located in the US state of Indiana. The US state of Indiana is divided into 1008 townships in 92 counties. Washington Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County Indiana. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Bower (D) |
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| - Total | 3. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 9 sq mi (10. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 1 km²) |
| - Land | 3. To help compare sizes of different geographic regions we list here Areas between 10 km² (1000 Hectares and 100 km² (10000 hectares 9 sq mi (10. 1 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 04 sq mi (0. 1 km²) 0. 51% |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 6,172 |
| - Density | 1,586. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 8/sq mi (612. 6/km²) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP Code | 47167 |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-67464[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0442876[2] |
| Website: http://www.cityofsalemin.com/ | |
Salem is a city in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks North American Area code 812 includes cities and regions in southern Indiana ( Bedford, Bloomington, Clarksville, Columbus Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Washington Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County Indiana. Washington County is a County located in the US state of Indiana. The State of Indiana ( was the 19th US state admitted into the union The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Salem serves as the county seat[3], and its downtown area is on the National Register of Historic Places (as are several local buildings). A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP is the United States government's official list of districts sites buildings structures and objects deemed worthy of
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Geography
Salem is primarily an agricultural community, surrounded by typical Indiana forests and farmland and small bodies of water. The primary crop grown in the area is corn. Homes in the area are of a variety of styles, with a large portion of residential homes having Victorian architectural design.
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there are 2,555 households, and 1,635 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population There are 2,745 housing units at an average density of 705. 7/sq mi (272. 5/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 98. 74% White, 0. 03% African American, 0. 21% Native American, 0. 24% Asian, 0. 08% from other races, and 0. 70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race are 0. 42% of the population.
29. 2% of households have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47. 4% are married couples living together, 12. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36. 0% are non-families. 32. 1% of all households were made up of individuals and 15. 7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 29 and the average family size was 2. 84.
The population consists of 22. 4% under the age of 18, 9. 8% from ages 18 to 24, 27. 1% from ages 25 to 44, 21. 2% from ages 45 to 64, and 19. 4% from ages 65 or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 86. 2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83. 0 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $29,256, and the median income for a family is $37,179. Males have a median income of $27,521 versus $21,952 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,299. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 8. 5% of families and 11. 6% of the population live below the poverty line, including 14. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 6% of those under age 18 and 5. 7% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Mayor - David Bower
Clerk-Treasurer - Patricia Persinger
City Council 1st District - Mark W. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government A city council is a form of Local government, usually covering a City or other Urban area, such as a Town. Hobson
City Council 2st District - Pete D. A city council is a form of Local government, usually covering a City or other Urban area, such as a Town. Brown
City Council 3rd District - Ginger B. A city council is a form of Local government, usually covering a City or other Urban area, such as a Town. Morris
City Council 4th District - Wally Terkhorn
City Council At-Large - Nancy E. A city council is a form of Local government, usually covering a City or other Urban area, such as a Town. A city council is a form of Local government, usually covering a City or other Urban area, such as a Town. At-Large is a designation for representative members of a governing body who are Elected or appointed to represent the whole membership of the body (for example a city state Fultz
History
Morgan's Raid
In June 1863, the Confederate cavalry under John Hunt Morgan had departed Tennessee on what would later became known as Morgan's Raid. The War Department was established by the Confederate Congress in an act on February 21, 1861. The Cavalry (from French cavalerie) is the second oldest of the Combat Arms, and as Soldiers or Warriors who fought mounted on John Hunt Morgan ( June 1, 1825 &ndash September 4, 1864) was a Confederate General and Cavalry officer in the Tennessee ( is a state located in the Southern United States. Morgan's Raid was a highly publicized incursion by Confederate Cavalry into the Northern states of Indiana and Ohio during the Traveling through Tennessee and into Kentucky, Morgan eventually crossed into Indiana; he reached Salem on July 10, 1863, coming north from Corydon. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Year 1863 ( MDCCCLXIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Corydon is a town in Harrison Township, Harrison County, Indiana, United States and a former capital of the State of Indiana Upon entering Salem at approximately 9 a. m. , Morgan immediately took possession of the town and placed guards over the stores and streets. The cavalrymen burned the large, brick railroad depot, along with all the train cars on the track and the railroad bridges on each side of the town. Morgan demanded taxes from the two flour mills that belonged to DePauw and Knight, and from the Allen Wollen Mill. A gristmill or grist mill is a building where Grain is ground into Flour, or the grinding mechanism itself Morgan's men looted stores and took about $500 from the area before departing about 3 p. m.
Of the brief action at Salem, Col. Basil W. Duke, Morgan's second-in-command and brother-in-law, later said:
"They did not pillage with any sort of method or reason; it seemed to be a mania, senseless and purposeless. Colonel ( RP ˈkɜnəl GA ˈkɜrnəl is a Military rank of a Commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every country Basil Wilson Duke (May 28 1838 &ndash September 16 1916 was a Confederate General officer during the American Civil War, most noted for his service One man carried for two days a bird cage containing three canaries. The Canary ( Serinus canaria) also called the Island Canary, Atlantic Canary or Common Canary, is a small Passerine Bird Another rode with a huge chafing dish on the pommel of his saddle. Although the weather was intensely warm, another slung seven pairs of skates around his neck. I saw very few articles of real value taken; they pillaged like boys robbing an orchard. An orchard is an intentional planting of Trees or Shrubs maintained for Food production. "
Famous residents
John Hay, private secretary to President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of State to Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt, was born in Salem and is generally known as Salem's most prominent citizen. John Milton Hay ( October 8, 1838 – July 1, 1905) was an American statesman diplomat author journalist and private secretary The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by Abraham Lincoln (February 12 1809 &ndash April 15 1865 the sixteenth President of the United States, successfully led his country through its greatest internal The United States Secretary of State (commonly abbreviated as SecState) is the head of the United States Department of State, concerned with Foreign affairs William McKinley Jr ( January 29, 1843 September 14, 1901) was the twenty-fifth President of the United States, and the last Theodore Roosevelt (ˈroʊzəvɛlt October 27 1858 January 6 1919 also known as T A variety of museums and local buildings make reference to Mr. Hay's connections to the town.
Roy Robertson invented the process for making 2% milk while working at the Salem Creamery, where it was first produced and marketed. Milk is an opaque white liquid produced by the Mammary glands of female Mammals (including Monotremes. He was unable to obtain a patent and the invention was credited to someone else.
Local Attractions
Located in the center of Salem's town square, the Washington County Courthouse is generally known as Salem's most famous and recognizable landmark. The courthouse has historical placemarkers surrounding it, and at the southeastern corner of the grounds, there is a memorial to veterans killed in action during conflicts dating back to the Revolutionary War. In this article the inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans" with occasional references to "Patriots"
Unusual for a town of this size is a large children's playground, "Riley's Place" at DePauw Park. Named after Riley Jean Tomlinson, a local toddler who accidentally drowned in a swimming pool, the park was built in 2001 and contains two- and three- story wooden castles and other structures for children's play (along with swings, slides, and similar playground equipment).
Every September, Salem celebrates "Old Settler's Day" at the John Hay Center. The John Hay Center is on the eastern edge of the Salem Downtown Historic District in Salem Indiana. Set in a village of authentic log structures, the festival features historical re-enactments, as well as local arts and crafts.
References
- Indiana Historical Commission. Archaeological and Historical Survey of Washington County (August 1924). Wm. B. Burford
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
External links
- Salem, Indiana is at coordinates Coordinates:
- Official Web site
- Salem High School alumni
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