Welcome to Salem ...
Salem is located in Upson County<1>.
When the people of Salem refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Salemite<2>
Salem is 510 feet [155 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Salem lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Salem (for example, toward Smith's Station (AL)), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
Area Codes for Salem: 706 & 762<4>
Communities Also Named Salem ...
While we believe that this Salem is located in Upson County, we know of another 7 Georgia communities named Salem. Those communities are located in the following counties: Catoosa, Douglas, Fannin, Lincoln, Oconee, Richmond and Walker County.
Beyond Georgia, there are 122 communities that are also named Salem - they are located in Alabama (4), Arkansas (5), Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois (2), Indiana (4), Iowa, Kansas (7), Kentucky (4), Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan (2), Mississippi (6), Missouri (4), Montana, Nebraska, New Brunswick (2), New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina (8), Nova Scotia, Ohio (7), Oklahoma (3), Ontario (6), Oregon, Pennsylvania (4), South Carolina (4), South Dakota, Tennessee (7), Texas (8), Utah, Virginia (5), West Virginia (3), Wisconsin (2) and Wyoming.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Salem.
Communities near Salem ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Salem.
- Thomaston
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomaston
- Thomaston is located in Upson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,770 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thomaston <5>
- Lee Pope
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast) - Butler
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Butler
- Butler is located in Taylor County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,816 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Butler <5>
- Lincoln Park
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Park have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Park
- Lincoln Park is located in Upson County
- Estimated population in 2019: 1,503 people
- Reynolds
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reynolds have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reynolds
- Reynolds is located in Taylor County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 953 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reynolds <5>
- Roberta
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roberta have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roberta
- Roberta is located in Crawford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 950 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roberta <5>
- Russellville
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Russellville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russellville
- Russellville is located in Monroe County
- Yatesville
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yatesville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yatesville
- Yatesville is located in Upson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 360 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Yatesville <5>
- Culloden
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Culloden
- Culloden is located in Monroe County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 189 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Culloden <5>
- Junction City
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Junction City have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Junction City
- Junction City is located in Talbot County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 160 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Junction City <5>
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. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Salem.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Salem. 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.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Salem. See our Newspapers Page for Salem.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Salem ...
Looking for more information about Salem? 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, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Salem.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Salem. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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 Upson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Salem refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Salem may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Salem - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 706 code has been Overlayed with the 762 area code. New phone numbers in the Salem area will be assigned with one of these codes: 706 or 762. As a result, placing a call in the Salem area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |