Salem, Jay County, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Salem, Jay County, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Salem
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Jay
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Madison
Coordinates:40.3103°N -84.8433°W
Elevation Ft:1030
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47390
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-67374[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:442874

Salem is an unincorporated community in Madison Township, Jay County, Indiana.

Salem was founded in 1837.[2]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. 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 laid out on June 4, 1837....