The Salem Walking Trail is a paved surface 2 mile walking trail located near downtown Salem. The trailheads are located near the Washington County Family YMCA and the Bradie Shrum School parking lot.

Salem secured a grant of $16,000 from the Carnegie Corporation of New York in February 1904 and broke ground in August of 1904. The Salem Library opened in July 1905 and is still in use today as the Salem Community Library. The Carnegie Library in Salem is one of just one hundred in the state of Indiana still being used for its original purpose. Indiana received more than 160 grants from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to build public libraries (more than any other state).

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In the early days of Washington County, three generations of the Shrum family, whose professional work is found in buildings in Washington D.C. as well as San Francisco, helped lend to Salem the atmosphere of a larger more sophisticated town. Owner of a brick yard, the scion of the family, Alfred Shrum came to Salem from Virginia. He had worked as a mason on construction of the east wing of the White House. Through the years, Alfred worked on the Sinclair Woolen Mill, the Washington County Courthouse, the Lyon Block, the streets and sidewalks of Salem, and his own Second Empire style home on Hackberry. Guy, his son, was involved in construction ...

The Silver Fox Café is a hometown café serving coffee, home-cooked food, and a friendly atmosphere. It is a great spot for your morning cup of joe, lunch with friends, and much more!

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The Lyon Parlor Soda fountain has been in the Salem Apothecary since their grand opening in November of 1985. The soda fountain itself is from the Renaker Dime Store in Corydon, IN, the set of 8 stools from another old drug store in Madison, IN and the footstep was built by our Pharmacist Rebecca’s husband Phil. The circa 1916 soda fountain unit took five guys to remove it from its original location and get it into place by the front window of the Salem Apothecary! What child or adult wouldn’t want to sit on those stools and be able to spin?

The hiking trail at Spurgeon Hollow Lake runs a loop and is marked with blue blazes on the trees, and passes vistas, valleys and ridgetops. Sturdy hiking boots and drinking water are recommended. Creeks are usually high in the spring. This trail requires about 5+ hours to hike. It is a rugged and challenging 8 miles hike. For a complete topographic map of this backcountry trail and backcountry area, purchase the Little York and Kossuth quads from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Publication sales.

The Stevens Memorial Museum was built in 1970 to preserve community history and heritage. A major expansion was completed in 1995. The beautiful two-and-one-half story brick building is built of native brick from local old historic buildings. The museum features old-time law and dentist offices. There are hundreds of native historic relics. Many Civil War mementos are included along with tools, agriculture tools and items, beautiful furniture, clothing and other displays. Visitors will find it historically educational and fulfilling in developing an association with the lifes of our ancestors. The Stevens Memorial Museum also houses the Washingto ...

A contributing object for the Salem Square historic district includes a stone lion on the northeast side of the square. It was carved in 1884 to stand sentinel in front of the State Bank of Salem. The lion stood sentinel before a group of buildings developed by Lee W. Sinclair. The buildings have been demolished, but the lion remains a town landmark. The lion was carved from a single block of limestone by Collins James Morgan, who also worked on the construction of the Courthouse.

Taylor Arts features artisan custom bracelets, earrings, jewelry sets, rings and necklaces. Visit their Facebook page for more information by visiting https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559275831562

Thai Lotus strives to bring authentic Thai cuisine to Washington County . Thai Lotus is a family owned restaurant across three generations. After success with our first Restaurant in Bloomington; we wanted to expand our cuisine and brought over our chef who has over 15 years of experience! We use only the freshest and top quality ingredients. By allowing you to make changes such as spice variation, our aim is to make everyone a part of our family.

The Destination is a tranquil country setting nestled in the rolling hills of Southern Indiana, less than an hour from Louisville, Kentucky, and fewer than 90 minutes from Indianapolis, Indiana. Come experience the country; stay at our lovely Farm House Bed & Breakfast, Shop in the Vintage Market, or Celebrate your next event in The Yard, Gathering Room, or The Loft with exquisite meals straight from our kitchens.

Built in 1873, The Lanning House has been in the history of Washington County as a Bed and Breakfast for years. Situated in the center of Salem, guests are within walking distance of the Salem Square and just a few steps from the grounds of the John Hay Center. The residence was constructed of locally made brick from the Shrum Brickyard. Its colonial revival front porch was a later addition. The Lanning House offers a warm and welcoming environment for all ages. More information available on www.airbnb.com

John was a free man and a blacksmith living in Louisville in the 1810's, when Thomas & William Lindley (Quakers) were operating a freight wagon service, from Salem to Louisville, and back, when they first encountered each other. At some point John Williams assisted the Lindley brothers with wagon repairs and he quickly gained their trust and friendship. Sometime before the 1820 Census, the Lindley brothers convinced John to move to their father’s and become the blacksmith of the Blue River Quaker Community. John lived approximately six years in the home of Samuel Lindley, before purchasing 160 acres of land for himself, from his friend, Thomas L ...

Thomas Jackson Rodman (1816 – 1871) was born on a farm northeast of Salem Indiana. He was an American artillerist, inventor, ordnance specialist, and career United States Army officer. He served as a Union Army officer during the American Civil War, in which he was noted for his many improvements and innovations concerning the artillery used by the Union forces. Thomas Jackson Rodman designed the largest cannon of the Civil War. It was a monstrous 20-inch caliber ship killer referred to as "the strongest cast iron cannon ever made". General Rodman also discovered the use of shaped gunpowder grains, in which properly compressing and shaping the ...

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