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Salem (/ ˈ s eɪ l ə m / SAY-ləm) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city.
- United States
- 97301–97306 and 97308–97314
- 157 ft (48 m)
- Oregon
Apr 12, 2024 · Salem, capital of Oregon, U.S., and the seat (1849) of Marion county. It lies along the Willamette River, 43 miles (69 km) southwest of Portland. Methodist missionaries, led by Jason Lee, settled the site in 1840.
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Map of Marion County. Marion County is one of the 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. The population was 345,920 at the 2020 census, making it the 5th most populous county in Oregon. The county seat is Salem, which is also the state capital of Oregon.
- July 5, 1843
- Francis Marion
- Salem
- Salem
Salem, the county seat and the state capital, is one of the valley's oldest cities. Among its public buildings are the Courthouse, Courthouse Square, State Capitol, Capitol Mall buildings and Salem Civic Center.
Dec 30, 2022 · Salem, the capital of Oregon, is located at a crossroads of trade and travel on former prairie lands along the Willamette River. The city was designated the seat of Marion County in 1849 and the territorial capital in 1851-1852. Incorporated in 1857, Salem served as the de facto state capital beginning in 1859 and, by popular vote, became the ...
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Salem is the capital of Oregon and the county seat of Marion County. Located in the center of the Willamette Valley, it is the hub of culture and recreation in Oregon. Not too busy and not too quiet, residents think Salem is just right with lively eateries, shops, theaters, and walkable downtown. SALEM WALKING TOUR.
Salem inarguably offers the best of the big city and small town Oregon – where one-of-a-kind experiences allow visitors to get up close and personal with the crafters and creators, artists and…