Welcome to Salem Branch ...
Salem Branch is located in Newton County<1>.
The location of Salem Branch has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
A typical abbreviation for Salem Branch: Salem Br. (or less commonly used: Salem Brnch.)
From the 2010 Census (the most recent Census number we have), Salem Branch had a population of 310 people.<3> (see below for details).
Salem Branch is 750 feet [229 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Salem Branch lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Telephone area codes for Salem Branch: (470)<5>, (678) & (770).
Communities near Salem Branch ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Salem Branch.
- Stonecrest
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonecrest
- Stonecrest is located in DeKalb County
- Milstead
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north) - Stockbridge
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stockbridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stockbridge
- Stockbridge is located in Henry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 30,125 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stockbridge <6>
- Stockbridge North
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stockbridge North have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stockbridge North
- Stockbridge North is located in Henry County
- Estimated population in 2019: 29,904 people
- McDonough
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McDonough have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McDonough
- McDonough is located in Henry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 27,582 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McDonough <6>
- Snellville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snellville
- Snellville is located in Gwinnett County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 20,185 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Snellville <6>
- Conyers
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conyers
- Conyers is located in Rockdale County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 16,107 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Conyers <6>
- Covington
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covington
- Covington is located in Newton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 14,386 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Covington <6>
- Loganville
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loganville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loganville
- Loganville is located in Gwinnett County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 13,310 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Loganville <6>
- Locust Grove
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove
- Locust Grove is located in Henry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 9,091 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Locust Grove <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Salem Branch. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Salem Branch.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Salem Branch. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Salem Branch.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Salem Branch. See our Newspapers Page for Salem Branch.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Salem Branch ...
Looking for more information about Salem Branch? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Salem Branch, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Salem Branch.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Salem Branch. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Newton County: www.co.newton.ga.us/
The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Georgia's counties, including Newton, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Salem Branch. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Salem Branch - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | Of the area codes for Salem Branch, area code (470, 678) is an overlay. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |