Salem, Oregon

Location

• Salem is the capital of Oregon.
• It is in Willamette Valley by the Willamette River.

About Salem

• It was founded in 1842, became the capital in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857.

Population

• During the 2010 census Salem had a population of 154,637
• Three years later, its population grew to 400,408.

Climate

• Salem's temperature is ~53.0 °F.
• Its yearly rain is 39 inches with 3.5 inches of snow.

Must See Places

• Capitol building
• Elsinore Theatre
• A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village
• Hallie Ford Art Museum

Must See Places Cont.

• Oregon Garden
• Antique Powerland
• Salem Pioneer Cemetery
• Thrill-Ville USA
• Walter Wirth Lake

Fun Facts

• Drivers must yield to people on sidewalks.
• Drivers cannot pump their own gasoline.

Fun Facts Cont.

• Canned corn cannot be used for fishing.
• Ice cream cannot be eaten on Sundays.