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Salem, Mississippi
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 Salem, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Salem, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Benton |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 705897 |
Salem is an extinct town in Benton County, Mississippi, United States.
History
Salem was settled in 1836 and incorporated in May 1837. At one point, Salem was home to twelve businesses, two hotels, and a female school.
Salem was destroyed by the Union Army during the Civil War, leading many residents to resettle in nearby Ashland.
A post office operated under the name Salem from 1837 to 1909.
Notable people
- Nathan Bedford Forrest, Confederate Army officer; spent his childhood in Salem.
- Joseph W. Matthews, 15th Governor of Mississippi from 1848 to 1850.
- Norris C. Williamson, member of the Louisiana State Senate from 1924 to 1932
- Daniel B. Wright, U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 1st congressional district from 1853 to 1857.
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