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Area Information

The Salem Community has a diverse and lasting heritage of which its citizens are proud. Founded in 1792 and chartered in 1794 as New Salem, Virginia, this "home among the hills" became the final settlement for a group of Seventh Day Baptist families completing a two-year trek from Shewsbury, New Jersey. Scotch-Irish and German farm culture shaped the traditions that dominated the region. By 1900, the energy resources of coal, oil and gas brought a wave of European immigration to the area. Present day Salem hosts a wide variety of basic service businesses, ranging from restaurants and retail to banking, personal, professional, day care, head start and construction. Business leaders are active in the development of the area and aggressively seek to serve new community members.

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Sports & Recreation

Salem City Park

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Health Care

Nature Preservation

North Bend Rail Trail