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Published: 06 March 2020

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, 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.

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Published: 28 March 2023

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The Senior Center is located at 1705 North Shelby Street and open Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm. The upcoming events are provided in the calendar.

Click here to view the monthly events calendar

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Published: 29 October 2025

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Published: 10 November 2025

Welcome to the Heart of Salem!

The Heart of Salem is an Indiana Main Street organization focused on the four point approach. 

Indiana Main Street Four Point Approach

The Four Point Approach involves:

Organization involves creating a strong foundation for a sustainable revitalization effort, including cultivating partnerships, community involvement, and resources for the district. 

Promotion positions the downtown or commercial district as the center of the community and hub of economic activity, while creating a positive image that showcases a community's unique characteristics. 

Design supports a community's transformation by enhancing the physical and visual assets that set the commercial district apart. 

Economic Vitality focuses on capital, incentives, and other economic and financial tools to assist new and existing businesses, catalyze property development, and create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and innovators that drive local economies.

Heart of Salem Board Members

Laurie Jackson, President

Susan Lloyd, Vice President

Bonita Purlee, Secretary

Justin Green, Treasurer

Jeremy Elliott, Member

Lakin Jones, Member