Salem, South Dakota ~ Population 1371
Posted by: brwhiz
N 43° 43.025 W 097° 22.760
14T E 630552 N 4841726
This Population Sign is at the southeastern town limits of Salem, South Dakota on South Dakota Highway 38 (253rd Street).
Waymark Code: WMFCYD
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 09/30/2012
Views: 4
Because the name Salem could be confused with another town by the name of Salena, the town was originally called "Melas" (Salem spelled backward). When Salena went out of existence the spelling was reversed and the town then named Salem.