North Salem, Missouri facts for kids

North Salem is a small, unincorporated community located in Linn County, Missouri, in the U.S. state of Missouri. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.

This community is found on a county road. It's about one mile south of the border between Linn County and Sullivan County, Missouri. You can also find Missouri Route O nearby. The town of Browning, Missouri is about 8.5 miles west of North Salem, along Route O. A stream called West Yellow Creek flows past the west side of the area.

History of North Salem

North Salem has an interesting past! It was first settled in 1840 and was originally known as Whig Town. It got this name because many of the first people who moved there were supporters of the Whig Party. The Whig Party was a major political group in the United States during the 1800s. They believed in things like a strong national government and developing the country's economy.

The layout of the town, or its "plat," was redrawn in 1858. At that time, its name was changed to North Salem. This new name honored Salem, Indiana, which was the original home of one of the early settlers. A post office was opened in North Salem in 1855. It served the community for many years, finally closing its doors in 1953.