Salem, Jay County, Indiana

Salem
Unincorporated community
Salem
Salem
Coordinates: 40°18′37″N 84°50′36″W / 40.31028°N 84.84333°W / 40.31028; -84.84333Coordinates: 40°18′37″N 84°50′36″W / 40.31028°N 84.84333°W / 40.31028; -84.84333
Country United States
State Indiana
County Jay
Township Madison
Elevation[1] 1,030 ft (310 m)
ZIP code 47390
FIPS code 18-67374[2]
GNIS feature ID 442874

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

Salem was founded in 1837.[3]

Geography

Salem is located at 40°18′37″N 84°50′36″W / 40.31028°N 84.84333°W / 40.31028; -84.84333.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 292. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This village was laid out on June 4, 1837...


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