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Extinct town in Mississippi, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Salem is an extinct town in Benton County, Mississippi, United States.[1]
Salem, Mississippi | |
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Coordinates: 34°51′06″N 89°12′40″W | |
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 | 662 |
GNIS feature ID | 705897[1] |
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.[2]
Salem was destroyed by the Union Army during the Civil War, leading many residents to resettle in nearby Ashland.[3][better source needed][4]
A post office operated under the name Salem from 1837 to 1909.[5]
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