Salem, Adams County, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Salem
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Adams County's location in Indiana
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 Salem
Location in Adams County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Adams County |
| Township | Blue Creek |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46772
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| GNIS feature ID | 442875 |
Salem is a small place in Indiana, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Blue Creek Township in Adams County.
A Look Back in Time
Salem was officially planned out in 1866. When a place is "platted," it means someone drew up a map. This map showed where streets, building lots, and public areas would be. This was an important step in creating the community.
Where is Salem?
Salem is located in the state of Indiana, not too far from the border with Ohio. You can find it about 4 miles west-southwest of a town called Willshire, Ohio. It's also about 3 miles west of the Indiana-Ohio state line, on a road called Salem Road.
The exact spot for Salem is at a latitude of 40.717 degrees North and a longitude of -84.853 degrees West. The average height of Salem above sea level is 823 feet. This is called its "elevation."
