Salem, Ohio
Encyclopedia
Salem is a city in northern Columbiana County
and extreme southern Mahoning County, Ohio
, United States
. At the 2000 census
, the city's population was 12,197.
Salem is a principal city of the East Liverpool
-Salem Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Columbiana County. The small portion of the city that extends into Mahoning County is considered part of the Youngstown
-Warren
-Boardman
, OH-PA
Metropolitan Statistical Area
. Both of these are components of the Youngstown-Warren-East Liverpool, OH-PA Combined Statistical Area
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14.2 km²), all of it land.
The city of Salem is mostly, but not completely (see map) surrounded by Perry Township
. As with other townships in Ohio, Perry Township has been subject to annexation in recent years. Residents of land annexed to the city of Salem enjoy all benefits other residents of the city enjoy, and by Ohio law are now themselves residents of the city of Salem.
Several acres of Salem Township
and Green Township
were annexed into the city limits in 2000 and 2001. Other actions to spur economic development undertaken around the same time annexed specific land: in 1999, 82.24 acres (332,813.8 m²) of Salem Township
were granted police and fire protection, snow removal service, and other standard services already provided to the City of Salem by Ordinance passed by the city government.
of 2000, there were 12,197 people, 5,146 households, and 3,249 families residing in the city. The population density
was 2,228.2 people per square mile (860.9/km²). There were 5,505 housing units at an average density of 1,005.7 per square mile (388.6/km²).
The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.5% African-American, 0.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races
, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race comprised 0.5% of the population.
The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.92. Of the 5,146 households, 63.1% were considered "family" households, and 36.9% were considered "non-family" households. 28.1% of family households had their own children under the age of 18 living with them.
48.7% of the family households were counted as married couple family households, with parents living together (20% of which had their own children under age 18 living with them). 10.6% of family households had a female householder with no husband present (5.9% of which had their own children under 18 living with them).
32.8% of the non-family households consisted of individuals living alone (17.1% of which had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older).
In the city the population was spread out with 6% under the age of 5, 6.1% aged 5–9, 6.8% aged 10–14, 6.4% aged 15–19, 5.6% aged 20–24, 12.9% aged 25–34, 14.6% aged 35–44, 13% aged 45–54, 4.8% aged 55–59, 3.8% aged 60–64, 8.6% aged 65–74, 8.3% aged 75–84, and 3.2% aged 85 and over. The median age was 39.5 years. There are more females in Salem (6,596) than males (5,601).
for the city was $16,579, and 318 families (9.8%) and 1,376 individuals (11.7%) fell below the poverty line.
Among residents aged 25 and over, 4.8% attained less than a 9th grade education, 13.1% completed 9th through 12th grade but had no diploma, 44.1% had a high school diploma or GED, 17.3% had some college but no degree, 5.7% earned an Associate degree, 10.9% achieved a Bachelor degree, and 4.1% held a graduate or professional degree.
For residents aged over 15, 22.9% had never been married, 53.8% were married (except separated), 2.6% were separated, 9.9% were widowed (8.6% of which were female), and 10.8% were divorced (6.7% of which were female).
63 of the 130 grandparents living in household with one or more of their own grandchildren under 18 years were responsible for the grandchildren.
16% of the adult civilian population over the age of 18 were civilian veteran
s.
6.4% of the population between the ages of 5 and 20 had a disability, as did 15.6% of those between 21 and 64 and 48.7% of the population over age 65.
58.1% listed that they lived in the same house as they did in 1995, and 41.7% lived in a different house at that time (28.2% of which nonetheless resided in the same county).
98.8% were considered "native"—born in the United States or outside of the United States but not foreign-born. Of that 98.8%, 77.3% were born in the state of their residence and 21.5% were born in another state or location other than their residence. 1.2% were foreign-born (.2% of which entered the United States between 1990 and March 2000), with .7% naturalized citizens and .5% non-citizens. Those born in foreign countries were primarily from Europe (33%), followed by Asia (30.3%), Northern America (28.9%), and Latin America (7%). In terms of ancestry, most residents cited German heritage (28.3%), followed by Irish (Celtic)
(16.7%), English
(12.5%), Italian
(10.6%), Other ancestries (10.5%), United States or American
(6.6%), Dutch
(2.9%), French
(2.4%), Scottish
(2.4%), Polish (2.3%), Slovak (1.9%), Scotch-Irish (1.4%), Hungarian (1.3%), Welsh
(1.3%), and less than 1% (but greater than 0) for each of the following: Arab
, Czech
, French Canadian
, Greek
, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Russian
, Swedish, Swiss, Ukrainian, and West Indian (excluding Hispanic) groups.
97.1% of the population spoke only English in their home.
” and “salaam
,” and means “peace.”
Early settlers to the city included the Religious Society of Friends (“Quakers”)
, which the school system’s sports teams honor by referring to themselves collectively as the "Quakers."
, with several homes serving as “stations.” Salem retained many of these homes, but none are open to the public at present.
In April 1850, Salem hosted the first Women's Rights Convention in Ohio, the second such convention in the United States. J. Elizabeth Jones delivered an address, and men were refused attendance for the two-day proceedings.
While radio DJ Alan Freed was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, he grew up in Salem. While working at a radio station in Cleveland, he coined the phrase "Rock & Roll."
, Eljer, Mullins Manufacturing Corp, Deming Pump and Salem China. Today, American Standard and several tool-and-die manufacturers remain.
historic districts: the "Salem Downtown Historic District” (bounded by Vine Avenue, Ohio Avenue, East Pershing Street, South Ellsworth Avenue, and Sugar Tree Alley, designated 1995), and the "South Lincoln Avenue Historic District" (designated 1993), which includes several of the town’s monumental and architecturally distinctive homes.
Other city properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places
include: the Burchfield Homestead (home to Charles Burchfield from ages five to twenty-eight), Daniel Howell Hise House
(home of local Quaker abolitionist and Underground Railroad station), the (Former) Salem Methodist Episcopal Church|First United Methodist Church of Salem, and the John Street House
(Underground Railroad
station and home to descendant of city founder).
. Additionally, Kent State University
operates a regional campus in Salem, and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown
operates St. Paul Elementary School in Salem.
Columbiana County, Ohio
Columbiana County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of 2010, the population was 107,841. It is named for Christopher Columbus and the county seat is Lisbon....
and extreme southern Mahoning County, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. At the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, the city's population was 12,197.
Salem is a principal city of the East Liverpool
East Liverpool, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,089 people, 5,261 households, and 3,424 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,010.3 people per square mile . There were 5,743 housing units at an average density of 1,320.8 per square mile...
-Salem Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Columbiana County. The small portion of the city that extends into Mahoning County is considered part of the Youngstown
Youngstown, Ohio
Youngstown is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Mahoning County; it also extends into Trumbull County. The municipality is situated on the Mahoning River, approximately southeast of Cleveland and northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
-Warren
Warren, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 46,832 people, 19,288 households and 12,035 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,912.4 people per square mile . There were 21,279 housing units at an average density of 1,322.9 per square mile...
-Boardman
Boardman, Ohio
Boardman is a census-designated place in Boardman Township, Mahoning County, Ohio, United States, just south of Youngstown. Boardman is considered to be a moderately affluent community and is one of two major retail hubs in the greater Youngstown area...
, OH-PA
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA Metropolitan Area
The Youngstown Metropolitan Area is a metropolitan area centered on the American city of Youngstown, Ohio. According to the US Census Bureau, the metropolitan area includes Mahoning and Trumbull counties in Ohio and Mercer county in Pennsylvania...
. Both of these are components of the Youngstown-Warren-East Liverpool, OH-PA Combined Statistical Area
Combined Statistical Area
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.
City Officials
| Salem Elected Officials: | |
|---|---|
| Mayor Mayor In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city.... : |
Jerry Wolford |
| Law Director: | C. Brooke Zellers, Esq. |
| President of Council: | Michelle Cope Weaver |
| City Council City council A city council or town council is the legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality or local government area.-Australia & NZ:Because of the differences in legislation between the States, the exact definition of a City Council varies... : |
David Nestic (1) Dennis Groves (2) Rita Joseph O'Leary (3) Mary Ann Dzuracky (4) Brian Whitehill (At-Large) Bret Apple, Esq. (At-Large) John Berlin (At-Large) |
| Auditor: | Betty Brothers |
| Treasurer: | Robert Tullis |
| Salem Appointed Officials | |
| Fire Department Fire department A fire department or fire brigade is a public or private organization that provides fire protection for a certain jurisdiction, which typically is a municipality, county, or fire protection district... Chief: |
Jeff Hughes |
| Police Department Chief: | Robert Floor |
| Public Service and Safety Director: | Steve Andres |
| Chief Deputy Auditor: | Barbara Hasson |
| Deputy Treasurer/Income Tax Administrator: | Fred Pamer |
| Housing, Planning and Zoning Division Officer: | Patrick Morrissey |
| Civil Service Commission Chairman: | Harry Dugan Jr. |
| Health Department Commissioner: | Rick Setty |
| Parks and Recreation Director: | Steve Faber |
| Utilities Department Superintendent: | Donald Weingart |
| City Secretary/Council Clerk: | Debbie Bricker |
Geography
Salem is located at 40°54′3"N 80°51′10"W (40.900885, -80.852831).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14.2 km²), all of it land.
The city of Salem is mostly, but not completely (see map) surrounded by Perry Township
Perry Township, Columbiana County, Ohio
Perry Township is one of the eighteen townships of Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 17,049 people in the township, 4,852 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
. As with other townships in Ohio, Perry Township has been subject to annexation in recent years. Residents of land annexed to the city of Salem enjoy all benefits other residents of the city enjoy, and by Ohio law are now themselves residents of the city of Salem.
Several acres of Salem Township
Salem Township, Columbiana County, Ohio
Salem Township is one of the eighteen townships of Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 5,703 people in the township, 3,338 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
and Green Township
Green Township, Mahoning County, Ohio
Green Township is one of the fourteen townships of Mahoning County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 3,450 people in the township, 3,095 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
were annexed into the city limits in 2000 and 2001. Other actions to spur economic development undertaken around the same time annexed specific land: in 1999, 82.24 acres (332,813.8 m²) of Salem Township
Salem Township, Columbiana County, Ohio
Salem Township is one of the eighteen townships of Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 5,703 people in the township, 3,338 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
were granted police and fire protection, snow removal service, and other standard services already provided to the City of Salem by Ordinance passed by the city government.
Demographics
General characteristics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 12,197 people, 5,146 households, and 3,249 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,228.2 people per square mile (860.9/km²). There were 5,505 housing units at an average density of 1,005.7 per square mile (388.6/km²).
The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.5% African-American, 0.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race comprised 0.5% of the population.
The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.92. Of the 5,146 households, 63.1% were considered "family" households, and 36.9% were considered "non-family" households. 28.1% of family households had their own children under the age of 18 living with them.
48.7% of the family households were counted as married couple family households, with parents living together (20% of which had their own children under age 18 living with them). 10.6% of family households had a female householder with no husband present (5.9% of which had their own children under 18 living with them).
32.8% of the non-family households consisted of individuals living alone (17.1% of which had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older).
In the city the population was spread out with 6% under the age of 5, 6.1% aged 5–9, 6.8% aged 10–14, 6.4% aged 15–19, 5.6% aged 20–24, 12.9% aged 25–34, 14.6% aged 35–44, 13% aged 45–54, 4.8% aged 55–59, 3.8% aged 60–64, 8.6% aged 65–74, 8.3% aged 75–84, and 3.2% aged 85 and over. The median age was 39.5 years. There are more females in Salem (6,596) than males (5,601).
Economic characteristics
The median income for a household in the city (in 1999 U. S. dollars) was $30,006, and the median income for a family (in 1999 U. S. dollars) was $40,191. Males who worked full-time, year-round had a median income of $31,630 versus $19,471 for females who worked full-time, year-round. The per capita incomePer capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $16,579, and 318 families (9.8%) and 1,376 individuals (11.7%) fell below the poverty line.
Social characteristics
Of the population aged 3 years or older, 7.2% of children were enrolled in nursery or preschool, 6.2% were in kindergarten, 45.9% were enrolled in grades 1 through 8, 24.9% were in high school (grades 9-12), and 15.8% were attending college or graduate school.Among residents aged 25 and over, 4.8% attained less than a 9th grade education, 13.1% completed 9th through 12th grade but had no diploma, 44.1% had a high school diploma or GED, 17.3% had some college but no degree, 5.7% earned an Associate degree, 10.9% achieved a Bachelor degree, and 4.1% held a graduate or professional degree.
For residents aged over 15, 22.9% had never been married, 53.8% were married (except separated), 2.6% were separated, 9.9% were widowed (8.6% of which were female), and 10.8% were divorced (6.7% of which were female).
63 of the 130 grandparents living in household with one or more of their own grandchildren under 18 years were responsible for the grandchildren.
16% of the adult civilian population over the age of 18 were civilian veteran
Veteran
A veteran is a person who has had long service or experience in a particular occupation or field; " A veteran of ..."...
s.
6.4% of the population between the ages of 5 and 20 had a disability, as did 15.6% of those between 21 and 64 and 48.7% of the population over age 65.
58.1% listed that they lived in the same house as they did in 1995, and 41.7% lived in a different house at that time (28.2% of which nonetheless resided in the same county).
98.8% were considered "native"—born in the United States or outside of the United States but not foreign-born. Of that 98.8%, 77.3% were born in the state of their residence and 21.5% were born in another state or location other than their residence. 1.2% were foreign-born (.2% of which entered the United States between 1990 and March 2000), with .7% naturalized citizens and .5% non-citizens. Those born in foreign countries were primarily from Europe (33%), followed by Asia (30.3%), Northern America (28.9%), and Latin America (7%). In terms of ancestry, most residents cited German heritage (28.3%), followed by Irish (Celtic)
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
(16.7%), English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
(12.5%), Italian
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
(10.6%), Other ancestries (10.5%), United States or American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
(6.6%), Dutch
Dutch people
The Dutch people are an ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language. Dutch people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in Suriname, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the United...
(2.9%), French
French people
The French are a nation that share a common French culture and speak the French language as a mother tongue. Historically, the French population are descended from peoples of Celtic, Latin and Germanic origin, and are today a mixture of several ethnic groups...
(2.4%), Scottish
Scottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
(2.4%), Polish (2.3%), Slovak (1.9%), Scotch-Irish (1.4%), Hungarian (1.3%), Welsh
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
(1.3%), and less than 1% (but greater than 0) for each of the following: Arab
Arab
Arab people, also known as Arabs , are a panethnicity primarily living in the Arab world, which is located in Western Asia and North Africa. They are identified as such on one or more of genealogical, linguistic, or cultural grounds, with tribal affiliations, and intra-tribal relationships playing...
, Czech
Czech people
Czechs, or Czech people are a western Slavic people of Central Europe, living predominantly in the Czech Republic. Small populations of Czechs also live in Slovakia, Austria, the United States, the United Kingdom, Chile, Argentina, Canada, Germany, Russia and other countries...
, French Canadian
French Canadian
French Canadian or Francophone Canadian, , generally refers to the descendents of French colonists who arrived in New France in the 17th and 18th centuries...
, Greek
Greeks
The Greeks, also known as the Hellenes , are a nation and ethnic group native to Greece, Cyprus and neighboring regions. They also form a significant diaspora, with Greek communities established around the world....
, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Russian
Russians
The Russian people are an East Slavic ethnic group native to Russia, speaking the Russian language and primarily living in Russia and neighboring countries....
, Swedish, Swiss, Ukrainian, and West Indian (excluding Hispanic) groups.
97.1% of the population spoke only English in their home.
Origins and settlers
Salem was founded by a Pennsylvanian potter, John Straughan (Strawn) and a New Jersey clockmaker, Zadok Street, in 1806. The city’s name comes from “shalomShalom
Shalom is a Hebrew word meaning peace, completeness, and welfare and can be used idiomatically to mean both hello and goodbye...
” and “salaam
S-L-M
Shin-Lamedh-Mem is the triconsonantal root of many Semitic words, and many of those words are used as names. The root itself translates as "whole, safe, intact".-Salam "Peace":...
,” and means “peace.”
Early settlers to the city included the Religious Society of Friends (“Quakers”)
Religious Society of Friends
The Religious Society of Friends, or Friends Church, is a Christian movement which stresses the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers. Members are known as Friends, or popularly as Quakers. It is made of independent organisations, which have split from one another due to doctrinal differences...
, which the school system’s sports teams honor by referring to themselves collectively as the "Quakers."
Contributions to American history
Active in the abolitionist movement of the early- to mid-19th century, Salem acted as a hub for the American Underground RailroadUnderground Railroad
The Underground Railroad was an informal network of secret routes and safe houses used by 19th-century black slaves in the United States to escape to free states and Canada with the aid of abolitionists and allies who were sympathetic to their cause. The term is also applied to the abolitionists,...
, with several homes serving as “stations.” Salem retained many of these homes, but none are open to the public at present.
In April 1850, Salem hosted the first Women's Rights Convention in Ohio, the second such convention in the United States. J. Elizabeth Jones delivered an address, and men were refused attendance for the two-day proceedings.
While radio DJ Alan Freed was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, he grew up in Salem. While working at a radio station in Cleveland, he coined the phrase "Rock & Roll."
Prosperity through industry
Over its history, Salem thrived on an industrial-based economy, advantageously located between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. For several decades, the largest corporations located in Salem were American StandardAmerican Standard Companies
American Standard Companies, Inc. was a global manufacturer of air conditioning systems and services, bath & kitchen products and vehicle control systems. The company divested all but the air conditioning business in 2007, and renamed itself Trane....
, Eljer, Mullins Manufacturing Corp, Deming Pump and Salem China. Today, American Standard and several tool-and-die manufacturers remain.
National recognition of historic resources
Two sections of the city are designated National RegisterNational Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
historic districts: the "Salem Downtown Historic District” (bounded by Vine Avenue, Ohio Avenue, East Pershing Street, South Ellsworth Avenue, and Sugar Tree Alley, designated 1995), and the "South Lincoln Avenue Historic District" (designated 1993), which includes several of the town’s monumental and architecturally distinctive homes.
Other city properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
include: the Burchfield Homestead (home to Charles Burchfield from ages five to twenty-eight), Daniel Howell Hise House
Daniel Howell Hise House
The Daniel Howell Hise House is an historic home that was part of the Underground Railroad. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located in Salem, Ohio.-National Register-designated significance:...
(home of local Quaker abolitionist and Underground Railroad station), the (Former) Salem Methodist Episcopal Church|First United Methodist Church of Salem, and the John Street House
John Street House
The John Street House is an historic home that was part of the Underground Railroad. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in Salem, Ohio.-National Register-designated significance:...
(Underground Railroad
Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad was an informal network of secret routes and safe houses used by 19th-century black slaves in the United States to escape to free states and Canada with the aid of abolitionists and allies who were sympathetic to their cause. The term is also applied to the abolitionists,...
station and home to descendant of city founder).
Schools
Salem is served by the Salem City School DistrictSalem City School District, Ohio
The Salem City School District is a public school district serving Salem and other parts of northern Columbiana County in the U.S. state of Ohio.Salem High School is the only high school in the district...
. Additionally, Kent State University
Kent State University
Kent State University is a public research university located in Kent, Ohio, United States. The university has eight campuses around the northeast Ohio region with the main campus in Kent being the largest...
operates a regional campus in Salem, and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown
Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown
The Diocese of Youngstown is a particular church or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, consisting of six counties in Northeast Ohio: Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana, Stark, Portage, and Ashtabula....
operates St. Paul Elementary School in Salem.
External links
- Charles Burchfield Homestead Society
- Salem Public Library
- Butech Bliss
- Salem Historical Society
- Salem News
- Official Web site of the City of Salem
- Salem Community Foundation
- Salem Chamber of Commerce
- Official Salem Tourism Web site
- SalemOhio.com, Salem's Homepage
- The Official Alan Freed Web site
- The Salem,Ohio History site
- Swetye Ceramic Artwork