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Salem, Missouri, an Ozark plateau town, is 1,300 feet above sea level. It was laid out in 1851 as the seat of newly appointed Dent County. The town was named by early settler, David B.Henderson for Salem, N.C. and the county name honors local pioneer and Missouri legislator, Lewis Dent.

Before dawn on December 3, 1861, a skirmish took place here that is often called "The Battle of Salem." About 120 Union troops, lead by Major W. D. Bowen, defeated around 300 pro-southern troops led by T.R. Freeman and remained in control of Salem, a strategic point on the road to the railway terminal located at Rolla. Union forces occupied Salem throughout the war, except briefly in 1864, when raiders burned the Courthouse and jail. The Courthouse was rebuilt in 1870. Salem grew with the coming of the St. Louis, Salem and Little Rock Railroad (Frisco) in 1872, and was the development of iron resources in the area during the 1870's.

Salem Missouri is located in the River Region of Misouri and is a pleasant place to live with pollution free air, sparkling, clear, trout filled rivers and beautiful scenery. The weather is not extreme in any of it's Four Seasons. There is just enough winter to make spring, with its blooming Dogwood and Redwood trees, welcome the long summer months that allow us, an extended season for fun filled days, along our rivers and streams.

Our "Flaming Fall Review " features a wide variety of colors. Living in Salem Missouri can be enjoyable and busy with our lovely rivers, streams and abundant wildlife. Our churches offer many programs, and our Salem Chamber of Commerce has many clubs and organizations registered. Your lifestyle can be as active or restful as you desire. Salem Missouri has a wide variety of real estate to fit most any budget or need.