Map of Salem city, Illinois

Salem is a city in and the county seat of Marion County, Illinois, United States. The population was 7,282 at the 2020 census.

Salem city overview:
Name:	Salem city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Illinois
County:	Marion County
Elevation:	545 ft (166 m)
Total Area:	7.15 sq mi (18.51 km²)
Land Area:	6.99 sq mi (18.11 km²)
Water Area:	0.15 sq mi (0.40 km²)
Total Population:	7,282
Population Density:	1,041.62/sq mi (402.18/km²)
ZIP code:	62881
Area code:	618
FIPS code:	1767236
Website:	www.salemil.us

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History

Salem was formerly a sundown town. For decades, Salem had signs on each main road going into town telling African Americans that they were not allowed in town after sundown.

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Geography

Salem is located in central Marion County. U.S. Route 50 passes through the city center as Main Street, leading east 26 miles (42 km) to Flora and west 23 miles (37 km) to Carlyle. Illinois Route 37 (Broadway) crosses US 50 in the center of town, leading north 7 miles (11 km) to Alma and south 15 miles (24 km) to Dix. Interstate 57 passes through the west side of Salem, with access from Exit 116 (US 50); the Interstate leads northeast 45 miles (72 km) to Effingham and south 21 miles (34 km) to Mount Vernon.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Salem has a total area of 7.15 square miles (18.52 km), of which 6.99 square miles (18.10 km) are land and 0.16 square miles (0.41 km), or 2.17%, are water. Town Creek flows through the east side of the city, running to Crooked Creek just south of the city limits. Via Crooked Creek, Salem is part of the Kaskaskia River watershed.