Salem is located in scenic Southern Indiana just 35 miles north of Louisville, Kentucky and less than 100 miles south of Indianapolis, Indiana. Salem is a great place to live and make a living. We have high achieving public schools, and a wide variety of community activities. Salem also has a strong and diverse economic base. If you're a visitor to Salem, Indiana we hope you will take note of our many unique and historic destinations. As a city, Salem has retained much of its small town flavor, a flavor that is enhanced by the city’s tree-lined streets, stately old homes and a friendly atmosphere that has been nurtured and handed down through the generations.

During Fair Week June 24th through June 29th, hours for the Salem Myers Swimming Pool will be daily, (weather permitting), 12:30-4:30pm.  No parties will be scheduled during the evenings.

On Thursday, July 4th, hours will be 12:30-4:30pm.  No parties will be scheduled during the evening.

The second session swim lessons are July 8-July 19th.  You may call the Salem pool for more information at 883-6263.  The cost is $30.00 per swimmer and $10.00 for additional student within the same household, (must be able to stand unassisted in 3 feet of water).

The second session of water exercise classes will be July 9, 11, 16, and 18th.  It is $5.00 per session, per swimmer and begins each night at 5:30-6:30pm.  You may call the Salem Pool for more information, 883-6263.

The last day for public swimming will be August 3rd, and last day to schedule a private party will be August 4th, (due to school beginning).

The 2013 Awareness Washington County Class and We The Youth Program are working to restore the Washington County Courthouse bell, which has a large crack in it. We are raising funds in order to ensure the bell will continue to not only ring again, but remain a vibrant part of our community. We will be holding fundraising events throughout the county to raise money to have the bell repaired. Follow us as we all work to save this piece of Washington County history for generations to come.

To donate to our cause, checks can be made out to Awareness Wash County, with "Save the Bell" in the memo line, and sent to PO Box 212, Salem, Ind., 47167. The donation will be placed in a non-profit fund, so donations should be tax-deductible.

The Salem Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate the 2013 Baseball/Softball/Tee Ball season with their annual team swim party. The party will be held on Tuesday, June 18th from 6:30-7:30 pm.  The event will be held at the Salem Myer’s Swimming Pool and is in appreciation to the players, coaches, volunteers, umpires, scorekeepers, and league directors under the Salem Baseball/Softball Association.  Teams may bring a their team food, and picnic in the designated eating areas.  It is a great time to celebrate with your team.

Another busy month at the Salem Senior Center. Click on the link below to view the event schedule. Membership Fee: For each Washington County resident, age 50 and older, the fee is only $5.00 annually, payable in January of each calendar year. You must be a member to enjoy everything that goes on at the Center.

June 2013 Salem Senior Center Events (pdf)