The colony of Salem, New Jersey was founded by John Fenwick, a Quaker, in 1675, and incorporated as a township in 1798, becoming a city in 1858. Salem is located in Salem County, and situated along the Salem River, bordering Elsinboro Township, Pennsville Township, Mannington Township, Quinton Township, and Lower Alloways Creek Township. Salem is the seat of Salem County, and its county courthouse is the oldest active courthouse in the state.
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Located along the Salem River, the city is comprised of 2.8 square miles of residential, retail, commercial and industrial properties. Its official website offers contacts for the municipal offices and departments, emergency information, and a calendar of events.
http://www.cityofsalemnj.gov/
Situated across from the county courthouse in Salem, New Jersey, the restaurant and bar offers food, drinks, and entertainment, as well as spaces on its second floor for private parties and events. Its menus, weekly specials, and testimonials are posted.
http://salemcitycafe.com/
The New Jersey Approved Choice school district operates the John Fenwick Academy, Salem Middle School, and Salem High School, offering a PK-12th grade public school curriculum. Each of its campuses are highlighted, and a district calendar are published to the site.
http://www.salemnj.org/
The official county government site offers an overview of the county’s organizational structure, contacts within its administrative and departmental offices, and information about county services, health facilities, and employment opportunities.
http://www.salemcountynj.gov/
Salem Seventh-day Adventist Church
The fundamental beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church are outlined, along with the location of the Salem, New Jersey church, its worship schedules, church calendar, and an overview of its ministries, programs and Bible studies.
http://salem24.adventistchurchconnect.org/
St. John’s is a member of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey, with its facilities in Salem City. Directions, a worship schedule, church calendar, and staff directory are posted, along with a history of the parish.
http://www.stjohnssalemnj.org/
