Country Cookin is a family diner serving breakfast anytime. They serve dine-in, carry-out, & have catering options. Daily lunch specials are updated daily on their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063647136046

Crown Hill Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Washington County. Crown Hill was established in 1824. Crown Hill Cemetery is located on the southwest edge of the City of Salem. Like all cemeteries, Crown Hill's many monuments and markers reflect the history of this historic community. As an historical aside, many of the stone markers in the original section reflect lives that were lost during the Cholera epidemic of 1833. This part of the cemetery also contains many beautifully engraved tombstones made of Hindostan whetstone. The Hindostan whetstone – sometimes called the Hindostan Oilstone or Orange Stone – was mined from southern Indiana durin ...

Historic hand hued log cabin with modern amenities. The large lawn is a park like setting that includes a charcoal grill, fire pit and picnic table perfect for cookouts and s'mores! Quiet getaway where guests can simply relax away from the city lights and noise. 15 minutes from Salem, 30 minutes from Paoli Peaks, 45 minutes from French Lick Casino or Louisville, Ky. Several parks within an hour or less drive that offer fishing, swimming, hiking, caves, biking, and canoeing.

The Depot transforms the great moments of a past era of Monon history into a reality to be remembered and enjoyed by countless visitors — those who remember they were once kids, and those who have the spark of adventure and intrigue that says they still are. The Depot Museum contains antique furniture from railroad stations, including the original waiting room benches from the Salem station that was torn down in 1982. Also, there are displays of railroad equipment and tools, signs, advertisements, signals and lanterns. A worker’s motor car and a station’s baggage wagon are on display. The Depot’s basement contains an HO scale model railroad that dep ...

Destination's Vintage Market is in the lower level of our barn venue and provides shopping bliss for lovers of primitive, vintage, handcrafted and unique home furnishings, décor, and collectibles at affordable prices. Their everchanging inventory of antique, painted, repurposed, reproduction, and primitive furniture, glassware, linens, and multiple other items, are affordable and certain to please and bring you back time and time again! Our staff is available to greet and assist you as needed. We are open Thursday through Saturday and by appointment, April through December. The Destination LLC is a tranquil country setting nestled in the rolling hil ...

El Camino's Mexican Restaurants brings a highly stylized restaurant with a fun, high-energy vibe and flavorful menu. Our passion has always been to satisfy the community with great fresh Mexican food, in a place that you enjoy coming with a great family atmosphere. We are proud to be family-owned and operated.

El Maguey serves authentic Mexican cuisine on the Salem Square. All of our meals are original in taste and always at an exceptional value. Hours: Monday – Thursday 11:00am to 10:00pm; Friday & Saturday 11:00am to 10:30pm; Sunday 11:00am to 9:00pm.

Elk Creek Lake is an approximate 48 acre lake located in Washington County between Salem and Scottsburg. Go east on SR 56 from Salem to the sign for Elk Creek or Ratts Rd Turn left (south) and go 2.3 miles to Elk Creek entrance road to the Elk Creek Lake. This site also contains the Elk Creek Lake trailhead for Knobstone Trail.

Washington County citizens were living peacefully, and apparently enjoying life In plain simple contentment until, unexpectedly, in the year 1833, without the slightest premonition, a dreadful scourge Asiatic cholera pounced upon the town, seized its victims by the dozens, making fatal work without discrimination or relenting its hold for weeks. Scarcely a family wasn't visited by the deadly scourge. Several families being discouraged soon scattered to other towns and places and never returned. That was the first and severest affliction visited upon the people of Salem and Washington County. Cholera appeared again in 1853 and 1862, but not in s ...

Express China has established a reputation for providing highest quality food, excellent customer service and speedy delivery to customers in the Salem area ... always at the lowest possible price too. We can promise satisfaction because all dishes at Express China are freshly prepared every day with premium ingredients.

First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church located in Salem. The church was built in 1900, and is a Richardsonian Romanesque style brick and stone church. It has a central gabled nave and a three-story corner tower with a pyramidal roof. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It is also a contributing property in the Salem Downtown Historic District which was designated in 1997.

Julie and Scot Thixton own and manage Framing on the Square with periodic help from their two little elves, Jack and Gabrielle. Julie has an art background loves getting the opportunity to work with it every day. Scot is a handy man and enjoys building custom frames and getting creative with designs. Together, they're here to help you!

The Genealogical Library of the Stevens Memorial Museum contains an extensive collection of documents and materials regarded by many as one of the Midwest’s finest collections dating back to the 19th century, records include birth, death, marriage, divorce, newspapers and more.

Marston was the first cousin to General George Rogers Clark. He settled in this home in Salem. He served with General (future president) Harrison in the Battle of Tippecanoe, and achived the rank of General. He was the Head of Indian Affairs in Indiana after his military career ended. He assisted in platting out the town of Salem. He was also elected to the Indiana House of Representatives.

Grab a Long John or a glazed donut (or two) and a coffee or a chai mocha and enjoy the view of the historic square while relaxing in some comfy chairs.

The Hay-Morrison House was called the Salem Grammar School when it opened in 1825. Although the building saw limited utility as a school, it is individually listed on the National Register because of its association with John Hay and John T. Morrison. The Hay Morrison House, an excellent example of 1824 Federal architecture in the Midwest, is now part of the John Hay Center complex and open to the public.

Heaven Sent Gifts is a Christian store that sells almost everything. If we don't have it we will order it!