Salem, State capital in Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States
Salem spans across both Marion and Polk counties along the Willamette River, with a population of 175,535 residents and an elevation of 467 meters.
The city transformed from a missionary settlement into Oregon Territory's capital in 1851, receiving official incorporation status in 1857.
The Oregon State Fair brings together thousands of visitors at the State Fairgrounds for agricultural exhibitions, competitions, and entertainment events throughout the year.
The city maintains 2,300 acres of public parks, including Riverfront Park and Minto-Brown Island Park, connected by an extensive network of walking trails.
Salem functions as the county seat for both Marion and Polk counties, making it the administrative center for two separate jurisdictional areas.
Location: Marion County
Location: Polk County
Inception: 1842
Elevation above the sea: 467 m
Website: https://cityofsalem.net
GPS coordinates: 44.93083,-123.02889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:06
Oregon State Capitol
884 m
Mahonia Hall
1.8 km
Oregon Pioneer
860 m
Oregon State Fair
3.6 km
Bush's Pasture Park
724 m
Elsinore Theatre
1.1 km
Mission Mill Museum
489 m
Gaiety Hill-Bush's Pasture Park Historic District
654 m
Waller Hall
728 m
Gilbert House Children's Museum
1.8 km
McCulloch Stadium
727 m
Salem First United Methodist Church
1 km
Deepwood Estate
268 m
Union Street Railroad Bridge
2 km
Marion Street Bridge
2 km
Mark O. Hatfield Library
556 m
Center Street Bridge
1.9 km
Oregon Supreme Court Building
745 m
Martha Springer Botanical Garden
505 m
Capitol Center
1.3 km
Reed Opera House and McCornack Block Addition
1.3 km
The Circuit Rider
801 m
Eco-Earth Globe
1.5 km
Oregon Civic Justice Center
882 m
Grand Theatre
1.3 km
Salem Public Library
1.2 km
Reverend Jason Lee
831 m
Lewis and Clark
882 mReviews
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