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'''Salem''' is a city in northern [[Columbiana County, Ohio|Columbiana County]], [[Ohio]], [[United States]]. At the [[United States Census, 2000|2000 census]], the city's population was 12,197.
'''Salem''' is a city in northern [[Columbiana County, Ohio|Columbiana County]], [[Ohio]], [[United States]]. At the [[United States Census, 2000|2000 census]], the city's population was 12,197.


If you want to drive to Salem, you can tell you're close when you hit the trashy roller rink surrounded by absolutely no evidence of western civilization within half a mile. Then hang a louise at the proud [[Superfund]] toxic waste site, and you're on your way. <ref> "The Nease Chemical Plant" http://www.scorecard.org/env-releases/land/site.tcl?epa_id=OHD980610018#threats</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==

Revision as of 07:55, 2 February 2008

Salem, Ohio
City
Location of Salem, Ohio
Location of Salem, Ohio
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyColumbiana
Area
 • Total5.5 sq mi (14.2 km2)
 • Land5.5 sq mi (14.2 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
Template:GR
1,227 ft (374 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total12,197
 • Density2,228.2/sq mi (860.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
44460
Area code330
FIPS code39-69834Template:GR
GNIS feature ID1045870Template:GR

Salem is a city in northern Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. At the 2000 census, the city's population was 12,197.


Geography

Salem is located at 40°54′3″N 80°51′10″W / 40.90083°N 80.85278°W / 40.90083; -80.85278Invalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (40.900885, -80.852831)Template:GR.

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 municipal boundaries of the city of Salem are geographically adjacent to Perry Township, and many residents of that township attend Salem City Public Schools.[1] Though Perry Township surrounds the city limits of Salem, its residents are not governed by the Mayor of Salem (instead they elect their own three-member Trustee panel), they do not pay city taxes, and the Township provides its residents with a police force, fire department, and road and bridge maintenance crews, none of which are supervised or regulated by the city of Salem.[2] However, residents of the city of Salem may run for one of the aforementioned township trustee positions.

Several acres of Salem Township and Green Township were annexed into the city limits for census purposes in 2000 and 2001.[3] Other actions to spur economic development undertaken around the same time annexed specific land: in 1999, 82.24 acres 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.[4] Nonetheless, residents of these townships, like those in Perry and Green Townships, have their own three-member Board of Trustees, and are not considered residents of the municipal boundaries of the city of Salem.[5] [6]

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 12,197 people, 5,146 households, and 3,247 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/sq mi (388.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.35% White, 0.52% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.

There were 5,146 households out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,006, and the median income for a family was $40,191. Males had a median income of $31,630 versus $19,471 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,579. About 9.8% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

History

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 “shalom” and “salaam,” and means “peace.”

Early settlers to the city included the Religious Society of Friends (“Quakers”), after whom the school system’s mascot, the “Fighting Quaker” was named, an ironic moniker, since Quakers are known for their pacifist beliefs.

Contributions to American history

Active in the abolitionist movement of the early- to mid- 1800s, Salem acted as a hub for the American Underground Railroad, with several homes serving as “stations.” Salem retained many of these homes, but none are open to the public at present.

In April 1895, 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.[7]

In addition, Salem is the onetime home of American watercolorist Charles Burchfield and legendary radio disc jockey Alan Freed, as well as the birthplace of Rich Karlis.

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 Standard, Eljer, 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 Register 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 Salem Methodist Episcopal Church, and the John Street House (Underground Railroad station and home to descendant of city founder).

Schools

The Salem City Schools' team nickname is the "Quakers" and its mascots are "Quaker Sam" and the "Quaker Lady."[8] The district's colors are red and black.

School Grades
Housed 		Year Constructed Open or Closed/Demolished/Vacated Year Closed/Demolished/Vacated Number of Years in Use Additional Info (Additions made, Architect, Current Status, Etc.)
Salem Junior/Senior High School 7-12 1959 Open
48 Constructed and originally operated as Salem High School
Southeast School 5-6 1968 Open
39
Reilly School 3-4 1928 Open
79
Buckeye School K-2 1948 Open
59
Salem Junior High 7-8 (As Salem JH/MS) 1917 Closed* 2006 89 Adaptive reuse as present location of Kent State University Salem City Center Campus.
Present location of Hannah Mullins School of Practical Nursing.
Constructed and originally operated as "Salem High School."
Also formerly known as Salem Middle School.
Prospect School among others, 4-6 1896 Closed 2006 110 Currently under consideration for redevelopment possibilities.
Fourth Street School 1896 Demolished 1974 78
McKinley School 1892 Open 1978 86 Now houses administrative offices for Salem City Schools. Known commonly among city residents as "The Administration Building."
Columbia School 1881 Demolished 1953 72
Union School 1860 Demolished 1896 36
First Union School 1853 Demolished 1860 7
  • Students currently in SHS

Notable residents

References

  1. ^ For boundary information, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perry_Township,_Columbiana_County,_Ohio.
  2. ^ Auditor of the State of Ohio. "Perry Township Columbiana County Regular Audit for the Years Ended December 31 2003-2002." Columbus, Ohio: State of Ohio Office of the Auditor, 2004: 11. Available: http://www.auditor.state.oh.us/public/auditsearch/reports/2004/perry_township_03-columbiana.pdf
  3. ^ This annexation is recorded by information compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau. For information on this annexation, see Population Estimates Geographic Change Notes: Ohio, U. S. Census Bureau. Population Estimates Geographic Change Notes: Ohio, US Census Bureau
  4. ^ This is understood to cover the area including the Wal-Mart Supercenter. See: ORDINANCE NO. 991103 - 74, City of Salem
  5. ^ Auditor of the State of Ohio. "Salem Township Columbiana County Regular Audit for the Years Ended December 31 2005-2004." Columbus, Ohio: State of Ohio Office of the Auditor, 2006: 13. Available: http://www.auditor.state.oh.us/public/auditsearch/reports/2004/salem_township_03_columbiana.pdf
  6. ^ Auditor of the State of Ohio. "Green Township Mahoning County Regular Audit for the Years Ended December 31 2005-2004." Columbus, Ohio: State of Ohio Office of the Auditor, 2004: 13. Available: http://www.auditor.state.oh.us/public/auditsearch/reports/2007/green_township_05-mahoning.pdf
  7. ^ ”Years of Hope, Years of Struggle: a Few Important Dates from the Woman Suffrage Movement.” http://www.mith2.umd.edu/WomensStudies/ReadingRoom/History/Vote/years-of-hope.html
  8. ^ The team nickname (and, possibly, the American tradition of placing the word "Fighting" in front of such nicknames) was noted by USA Today as one of several "that could be considered offensive." See "What's in a Nickname?" USA Today, 23 Oct. 1991, Sports section, 06C.

Earle Bruce, b. 1931 Legendary Football figure and College Football Hall of Fame was head coach at Salem High School from 1956-1960

Kirk Lowdermilk who played for 12 years in the NFL, mostly with the Minnesota Vikings calls Salem, Ohio home

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