South Salem, Indiana Explained

Official Name:South Salem, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:South Salem
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Randolph
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Wayne
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:40.1511°N -84.8411°W
Elevation Ft:1139
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47390
Area Code:765
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:443845

South Salem is an unincorporated community in Wayne Township, Randolph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

South Salem was platted in 1849.[1] An old variant name of the community was called Pollytown.[2]

Notes and 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. 307. ...was platted on December 25, 1849..
  2. Web site: USGS detail on South Salem - Variant Citation. 2017-03-19.