The Willamette Valley: A Great Place To Live!
LOCATION:
The City of Salem, which
is the capitol of Oregon, is located about midway between the cities of
Portland and Eugene. It is strategically located on Interstate 5, the main
north-south corridor between Oregon and California. It is located within a
100-mile lowland between the Cascade Mountains and the Lower Coast
Range.
The Salem area's pioneering spirit and eye
for landscape and architecture have created an intriguing Capital City and
extremely diverse region. What helps make the Salem area so very special are
the historic attractions, festive events, recreational opportunities and
agricultural abundance throughout the region.
Vineyards sparkle the
landscape.
TRANSPORTATION
Salem is
positioned directly on interstate I-5, which gives it direct access south to
California and north to Portland, Washington state, and into Vancouver, Canada.
The main airport in Salem is McNery Field, which is located 2 miles southeast
of Salem. There is a bus shuttle from McNery Field to Portland international
Airport that runs 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Salem is also served by
train, Amtrak Cascades service, Cherriots Bus service, by smaller connecting
lines and ferries across the Willamette River.
Silver Falls State Park.
BRIEF HISTORY
The Kalapuyas, an
American Indian tribe, were the first residents of what is now called Salem.
The city of Salem is one of Oregon's oldest communities. The Indian name for
the region was Chemeketa and meant "meeting or resting place." In 1842
Methodist missionaries arrived and established the Oregon Institute, which was
an institute of higher learning to serve the local people. This was the first
real settlement in Salem. When the mission was dissolved in 1844 it was decided
to construct a town in its place.
We're not entirely sure but either David
Lesilie, one of the trustees who came to Oregon from Salem Massachusetts, or
W.H. Willison, who filed the plans in 1850 to 1851 for what is now the main
part of the city, came up with the name Salem, which is the English form of the
Hebrew word "Shalom," meaning peace.
The determination of the actual location of
the capitol of Oregon was a spirited battle that went on for almost 15 years.
By a decree in 1851 the provisional government was moved from Oregon City to
Salem; in the year 1855 it was moved to Corvallis, only to be moved back to
Salem in the same year. The Capitol Building was destroyed in a fire and it was
suspected that it had something to do with this controversy.
POPULATION
Salem Population as of
the year 2000 census was 136,924.
Median resident age: 33.6 years
Median household income: $38,881
Median house value: $131,100
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS:
Just off of
I-5 at exit 256 is the Oregon State Fairgrounds. Besides the state fair,
usually held at the end of August, there are many other attractions that take
place during the year. There are events such as horse shows and competitions,
rodeos, American Kennel Club Dog Shows, collectors' shows, and many other trade
and specialized events.
Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, there is
more to see and do in and around Salem. Whether you are visiting for pleasure
or business, the attraction offerings will enhance your experience. Historical
museums, fragrant gardens, unique children's activities, wineries that mirror
the image of France and many more adventures await you.
Tulips and world famous iris fields are
among the area's many gardens.
HEALTHCARE:
Salem Hospital is one
of the largest acute care hospitals in the state of Oregon. As a private
employer, it employs more people than any other private industry.
It also maintains seven different outpatient
facilities, which span the spectrum of healthcare needs. The main principle
motivating this hospital is that the patient comes first.
THE SALEM-KEIZER AREA IS JUST MINUTES
FROM MANY OF OREGON'S FINEST ATTRACTIONS. A short drive to the north is
Portland, Oregon's largest metropolitan area. Portland offers an award winning
zoo, city rose gardens, wonderful shopping, and a breathtaking waterfront along
the Willamette River. Visit the finest children's museum and discovery village
in the Pacific Northwest, which is housed in two historic homes in Riverfront
Park. A few minutes to the west is Lincoln City and the beautiful Oregon
coastline. At the coast, you can enjoy the beaches, sand dunes, waterfront
restaurants and deep sea fishing. A short drive down the coast and you can
visit Newport and the Oregon Coast aquarium. In winter, you can take the scenic
drive to Mt. Hood for unbeatable downhill or cross country skiing. Ski areas
include Timberline and Mt. Hood meadows. Wherever your meanderings take you, we
know that you will be greeted with that same warmth and congenial
spirit.
Enchanted Forest is a paradise
for kids of all ages.
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more information:
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