Salem is the capital of the state of Oregon in the United States of America, and county seat of Marion County. As of 2003 it has a population of 142,940. It lies in the center of the fertile Willamette Valley, one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world.
“Salem” is derived from the Hebrew word “Shalom", which means peace. Historically, Salem has been nicknamed the “Cherry City,” because of the cherry festivals that were held periodically during the Twentieth Century
History
The Native American name for the area was Chemeketa, which means “meeting or resting place.” The name “Chemeketa” is preserved as the name of the local community college, Chemeketa Community College.
The first white settlement in the area was the Jason Lee mission in 1840. In 1842, the missionaries established the Oregon Institute (the forerunner of Willamette University) in the area that was to become the first townsite of Salem. In 1844 the mission was dissolved and the townsite established. It is uncertain who chose the name for the town, but it is believed to be one of two people: Trustee David Leslie from Salem, Massachusetts, or W. H. Willson who in 1850 - 1851 filed the plans for the main part of the city.
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Salem, New York is the name of two locations in Washington County, New York in the USA.
Oregon Travel Guide
Oregon holiday can be anything you want it to be or something you never imagined. Oregon is full of unique and exciting places to visit. Portland is the state's most populous city and one of America's best kept secrets. Coastal Oregon features 400 miles of Pacific coastline while the Willamette Valley is home to Eugene and the state's capital city of Salem.
The Willamette Valley was the 'Promised Land' for 80,000 pioneers and still is for visitors looking for Oregon's garden of earthly delights, including fruits, nuts, flowers and wine.
In the south you can expect a potpourri
Salem is an independent city located in Virginia, bordered by the city of Roanoke and Roanoke County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 24,747. It is the county seat of Roanoke County6.
Roanoke College is located in the city. The NCAA Division III football championship game, the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl, is played here annually. Salem is also the home to a minor league baseball team, the Salem Avalanche.
Europeans first explored the area of Salem in the 1670s. Fort Lewis was constructed to the west of the town in 1752. The town was founded in
Adel is a small unincorporated community in southeastern Lake County, Oregon in the United States. It consists largely of a cafe/gas station, amidst a community of loosely scattered ranches. The town is in the one of the most remote parts of Oregon, along Oregon State Highway 140, approximately 20 miles (32 km) west of Lakeview.
Salem is a city located in Salem County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,857. It is the county seat of Salem County6.
Geography
Salem is located at 39°34'11" North, 75°28'3" West (39.569584, -75.467622)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.3 km˛ (2.8 mi˛). 6.8 km˛ (2.6 mi˛) of it is land and 0.5 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 6.79% water.
Salem borders Elsinboro Township, Pennsville Township, Mannington Township, Quinton Township, and Lower Alloways Creek Township.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there
