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Salem, Mississippi
Extinct town
Salem, Mississippi is located in Mississippi
Salem, Mississippi
Salem, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Salem, Mississippi is located in the United States
Salem, Mississippi
Salem, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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.

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