Salem, Adams County, Indiana Explained

Salem
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Mapsize:150px
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Adams County
Pushpin Label:Salem
Pushpin Map Caption:Salem's location in Adams County
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Adams County
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Blue Creek
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:827
Coordinates:40.7169°N -84.8533°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46772
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:442875
Unit Pref:imperial

Salem is an unincorporated community in Blue Creek Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Salem was platted in 1866.[1]

Geography

Salem is located approximately 4 miles west-southwest of Willshire, Ohio, on Salem Rd. approximately 3 miles west of the Indiana-Ohio state line, at latitude 40.717 and longitude -84.853. The average elevation is 823 feet.[2]

References

  1. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 292. This village was platted in 1866 by George W. Syphens....
  2. http://indiana.hometownlocator.com/in/adams/salem.cfm Indiana hometown locator