Situated in northeastern Salem Township, in the northeastern corner of Washtenaw County, Salem, Michigan is an unincorporated community about thirty miles west of Detroit and fifteen miles northeast of Ann Arbor.
Although unincorporated communities in Michigan lack established boundaries, Salem is centered on the intersection of Currie Road and 7 Mile Road, extending south to about 6 Mile Road, and north to 8 Mile Road. However, the tightest concentration of homes is a development between 8 Mile Road and the Downing Farms Golf Course. A concentration of buildings along Salem Road, south of 6 Mile Road, would also be considered part of Salem, as the Salem post office is near there.
Cities and villages within twenty miles of Salem include South Lyon, Northville, Novi, Wixom, Plymouth, Walled Lake, Wolverine Lake, Milford, Livonia, Farmington, Barton Hills, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Brighton, Farmington Hills, and Westland. The unincorporated communities of Brookeville, New Hudson, Worden, Dixboro, Green Oak, Frain Lake, Emery, Northfield, and Whitmore Lake are within ten miles.
European-American settlement of the area began in 1825 when John and Joseph Dickinson came. Salem Township was formed in 1832, with George Renwick as supervisor.
The settlement was located on the Pere Marquette main line, which ran between Detroit, Plymouth, Lansing, and Grand Rapids. A Pere Marquette station and passing siding was located in Salem. The depot is now gone, however.
A post office was established as Rider's on June 4, 1831, named for the first postmaster, Ira Rider. When George Renwick became the postmaster on May 29, 1841, the office was renamed Renwick until January 28, 1846, when it was renamed Salem. It was named for the township, which itself had been named for Salem, New York, the hometown of several early settlers. The post office was closed on December 10, 1875, but, on December 15, 1876, the Summit post office was moved to this location and renamed Salem, and has been in operation since. However, much of the area generally defined as Salem is covered by the Northville post office, and Salem's facility is known as the Salem Contract Post Office.
In this portion of our guide, we will present websites representing governmental bodies, businesses, industries, schools, churches, organizations, attractions, events, entertainment venues, and recreational opportunities in, and in close proximity to, the community of Salem, Michigan.
Recommended Resources
Situated along 7 Mile Road in Salem, Michigan, the golf course is convenient to Detroit and the University of Michigan. Tee time schedules are posted on the site, and bookings can be made online. Its address, directions, and a map showing the location of the golf course are presented, and a form is available for those who wish to sign up for its E-Club newsletter, which includes special offers and golf promotions. A variety of gift card options may also be available.
https://www.downingfarmsgolf.com/
Opened in 1963, the 18-hole championship golf course was designed by Bruce Matthews, a noted Michigan architect. Its driving range and lessons, junior programs, golf outings, Senior Scramble, league golfing, and USGA information are provided, along with a scorecard, a calendar of events, and an overview of its on-site dining facilities. Tee times may be booked online, and online dining orders may be made. Contact data is posted, and employment opportunities are noted on the site.
https://salemhillsgolfclub.com/
The Salem Promise is a scholarship program available to graduating high school seniors from Salem Township, Michigan who are attending a Michigan college, university, or vocational training school. The program provides financial aid directly to the Michigan school of choice for the first two years, with a student outreach director available to help along the way. An application may be downloaded from the site in PDF format, and an online contact form is included.
https://thesalempromise.org/
Organized in 1832, the civil township is in the northeast corner of Washtenaw County. It includes the unincorporated communities of Brookeville, Salem, and Worden. The official township website presents a brief profile of the township, along with township meeting agendas, minutes, board meeting video, zoning ordinances, and the ability to pay tax bills online. Contacts for the administrative offices and departments are posted, and employment opportunities are included.
https://www.salem-mi.org/
Warthogs Motorcycle Club, Salem Chapter
Organized in Detroit on May 8, 2001, the founding members were active and retired law enforcement officers who had exited the Wild Pigs Motorcycle Club, and membership in the Warthogs M/C consists of active and retired police, firefighters, EMTs, and court officers. The Salem Chapter was established on November 11, 2005. A calendar of events is displayed on the site, a list of sponsors is highlighted, and information about its scholarships is included.
https://www.salemwarthogs.com/
