52-2089: Salem Township may refer to: Arkansas [ edit ] Salem Township, Greene County, Arkansas , in Greene County, Arkansas Salem Township, Saline County, Arkansas , in Saline County, Arkansas Illinois [ edit ] Salem Township, Carroll County, Illinois Salem Township, Knox County, Illinois Salem Township, Marion County, Illinois Indiana [ edit ] Salem Township, Delaware County, Indiana Salem Township, Pulaski County, Indiana Salem Township, Steuben County, Indiana Iowa [ edit ] Salem Township, Henry County, Iowa Kansas [ edit ] Salem Township, Allen County, Kansas Salem Township, Cowley County, Kansas Salem Township, Greenwood County, Kansas Salem Township, Sedgwick County, Kansas Michigan [ edit ] Salem Township, Allegan County, Michigan Salem Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan Minnesota [ edit ] Salem Township, Cass County, Minnesota Salem Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota Missouri [ edit ] Salem Township, Daviess County, Missouri Salem Township, Dunklin County, Missouri Salem Township, Lewis County, Missouri Salem Township, Perry County, Missouri Nebraska [ edit ] Salem Township, Franklin County, Nebraska , in Franklin County, Nebraska North Carolina [ edit ] Salem Township, Granville County, North Carolina , in Granville County, North Carolina Salem Township, Pasquotank County, North Carolina , in Pasquotank County, North Carolina New Jersey [ edit ] Salem Township, Salem County, New Jersey , now
104-559: A countywide basis are: Clerk Dale A. Cross (R, Pennsville Township , 2024), Sheriff Charles M. Miller (R, Salem , 2024) and Surrogate Nicki A. Burke (D, Woodstown , 2025). As of March 2011, there were a total of 2,975 registered voters in Salem, of which 1,502 (50.5% vs. 30.6% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 229 (7.7% vs. 21.0%) were registered as Republicans and 1,244 (41.8% vs. 48.4%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were no voters registered to other parties. Among
156-436: A household in the county was $ 30,828, and the median income for a family was $ 37,316. Males had a median income of $ 27,535 versus $ 20,375 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 16,403. About 9.90% of families and 13.30% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.40% of those under age 18 and 12.80% of those age 65 or over. Over the past few election cycles, Greene County has swung hard towards
208-472: A previously bankrupt man would convey ten percent of the net proceeds of the future venture since he had not even paid the adjudicated cash settlement. So Fenwick organized a colony of settlers and sailed to the Delaware Bay where he settled as Patroon on the eastern shore near the abandoned Swedish settlement of Fort Nya Elfsborg and set himself up as the local governor of the fifth Tenth (approximately 20% of
260-641: A staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects a Director and a Deputy Director from among its members. As of 2024 , Salem County's Commissioners (with party, residence, and term-end year listed in parentheses) are: Director Benjamin H. Laury ( R , Elmer , 2024), Deputy Director Gordon J. "Mickey" Ostrum Jr. (R, Pilesgrove Township , 2024), Cordy Taylor (R, Oldmans Township , 2025), Ed Ramsey (R, Pittsgrove Township , 2026) and Daniel Timmerman (R, Elmer, 2025). Constitutional officers elected on
312-849: A staggered basis, with one seat from each ward up for election each year. All members of the governing body are chosen on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. As of 2022 , the Mayor of Salem is Democrat Jody Veler, whose term of office ends December 31, 2024. Members of the City Council are Council President Earl R. Gage (D, 2022; West Ward), Council President Pro Tempore Timothy H. Gregory Jr. (D, 2022; East Ward), Sharen A. Cline (D, 2024, East Ward), Robert L. Davis (D, 2023; East Ward), Vaughn Groce (D, 2025, East Ward), Sharon K. Kellum (D, 2024, West Ward), Gail Slaughter (D, 2023; West Ward) and James W. Smith (D, 2025; West Ward). Ruth Carter
364-529: A state, the county seat was located in a settlement called "Paris" (not to be confused with present-day Paris, Arkansas ). In 1848 a national highway was made through the area, and the county seat was moved to Gainesville, which had a reputation as rather lawless. The seat remained there until 1883, when it was transferred to the new town of Paragould. The people in Gainesville opposed the move, and shots reportedly were fired, since tempers were high. The courthouse
416-427: A statewide average of 2.279%. Salem was founded by John Fenwick , a Quaker . Fenwick had been involved in a financial dispute with an Edward Byllynge , another Quaker, who had received the undivided portion of New Jersey territory that James Stuart, Duke of York had granted to Lord John Berkeley in 1664. Berkeley had sold his share to Byllynge in 1675 for 1,000 pounds, but Byllynge had become bankrupt and so had
468-424: A turnout of 33.1%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Democrat Jon Corzine received 731 ballots cast (66.3% vs. 39.9% countywide), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 241 votes (21.8% vs. 46.1%), Independent Chris Daggett with 73 votes (6.6% vs. 9.7%) and other candidates with 35 votes (3.2% vs. 2.0%), among the 1,103 ballots cast by the city's 3,101 registered voters, yielding a 35.6% turnout (vs. 47.3% in
520-664: A turnout of 60.9%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 1,635 votes (78.8% vs. 50.4% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 390 votes (18.8% vs. 46.6%) and other candidates with 18 votes (0.9% vs. 1.6%), among the 2,074 ballots cast by the city's 3,141 registered voters, for a turnout of 66.0% (vs. 71.8% in Salem County). In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 1,266 votes (70.4% vs. 45.9% countywide), ahead of Republican George W. Bush with 506 votes (28.1% vs. 52.5%) and other candidates with 16 votes (0.9% vs. 1.0%), among
572-518: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Greene County, Arkansas Greene County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas . As of the 2020 census , the population was 45,736. The county seat is Paragould , which sits atop Crowley's Ridge . Greene County is included in Jonesboro–Paragould Combined Statistical Area . The first settler in
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#1732848360894624-399: Is one of 15 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The government is comprised of the Mayor and the eight-member City Council. The mayor is elected at-large to a three-year term of office. The City Council is comprised of eight members, with four members representing one of two wards , East and West. Council members are elected to four-year terms of office on
676-447: Is water. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 45,736 people, 17,254 households, and 12,280 families residing in the city. As of the 2010 census , there were 42,090 people living in the county. The racial makeup of the county was 95.4% White, 0.6% Black, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, <0.1% from some other race and 1.1% from two or more races. 2.1% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of
728-503: The 2000 U.S. census , there were 5,857 people, 2,383 households, and 1,463 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,244.3 inhabitants per square mile (866.5/km ). There were 2,863 housing units at an average density of 1,097.0 per square mile (423.6/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 37.46% White , 56.77% African American , 0.60% Native American , 0.24% Asian , 1.38% from other races , and 3.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.88% of
780-510: The 2000 census , there were 37,331 people, 14,750 households, and 10,708 families living in the county. The population density was 65 people per square mile (25 people/km ). There were 16,161 housing units at an average density of 28 units per square mile (11 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 97.45% White , 0.13% Black or African American , 0.42% Native American , 0.17% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.47% from other races , and 1.34% from two or more races. 1.16% of
832-591: The 2024-2025 session , the 3rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by John Burzichelli ( D , Paulsboro ) and in the General Assembly by David Bailey (D, Woodstown ) and Heather Simmons (D, Glassboro ). Salem County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners who are elected at-large to serve three-year terms of office on
884-763: The Salem Terminal on a 22-acre complex located west of downtown. Extending for 1.2 miles (1.9 km), the Glass House Spur of the Salem Branch begins at the Port of Salem and is operated by the Southern Railroad of New Jersey with connections to Conrail's South Jersey/Philadelphia Shared Assets Area operations at Swedesboro . As of May 2010 , the city had a total of 24.79 miles (39.90 km) of roadways, of which 16.57 miles (26.67 km) were maintained by
936-598: The U.S. state of New Jersey . The name Salem, for both the city and county, is derived from the Hebrew word shalom , meaning peace. As of the 2020 United States census , the city's population was 5,296, an increase of 150 (+2.9%) from the 2010 census count of 5,146, which in turn reflected a decrease of 711 (−12.1%) from the 5,857 counted in the 2000 census . Salem is part of the Delaware Valley or Philadelphia greater metropolitan area . The town and colony of Salem
988-483: The United States census does list Arkansas population based on townships (sometimes referred to as "county subdivisions" or "minor civil divisions"). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Greene County are listed below; listed in parentheses are
1040-424: The 1,799 ballots cast by the city's 2,957 registered voters, for a turnout of 60.8% (vs. 71.0% in the whole county). In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Democrat Barbara Buono received 55.3% of the vote (538 cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 41.0% (399 votes), and other candidates with 3.7% (36 votes), among the 1,061 ballots cast by the city's 3,201 registered voters (88 ballots were spoiled), for
1092-895: The Diocese of Camden and accepts students from Salem. Its PreK-3 campus is in Gibbstown while its 4-8 campus is in Paulsboro . Salem Community College is in nearby Carneys Point Township . The Port of Salem was designated by the British Crown in 1682 as a port of entry on the Salem River accessible via the Delaware River . It handles a variety of bulk cargo , notably of construction aggregate , break bulk cargo , and containers for clothing, fishing apparel, agricultural produce , and other consumer goods . South Jersey Port Corporation operates
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#17328483608941144-506: The GOP. The last Democrat to carry this county was Al Gore in 2000. Twenty years later, Joe Biden failed to even garner twenty percent of the county's vote. Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas; some may have incorporated cities or towns within part of their boundaries. Arkansas townships have limited purposes in modern times. However,
1196-854: The King's Court who was presiding at the County Courthouse at the beginning of the American Revolutionary War , was accidentally killed by the British troops as part of the assault that became known as the Hancock House Massacre . After the war concluded, treason trials were held at the county courthouse where suspected Loyalists were put on trial for having allegedly aided the British raid of Salem. Four men were convicted and sentenced to death for treason; however, they were pardoned by Governor William Livingston and exiled from New Jersey. Salem
1248-617: The Salem County municipalities of Elsinboro Township , Lower Alloways Creek Township , Mannington Township , Pennsville Township and Quinton Township . The climate in the area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Salem has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The 2010 United States census counted 5,146 people, 2,157 households, and 1,264 families in
1300-554: The area was Benjamin Crowley, who arrived from Kentucky in 1821 and made his home about 12 miles (19 km) west of Paragould. Greene County was formed on November 5, 1833, out of portions of Lawrence County and originally contained parts of present Clay and Craighead counties. The county was named for Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene . The first county seat was in Benjamin Crowley's home. By 1836, when Arkansas became
1352-411: The average family size was 3.10. The population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 25,846, and
1404-410: The cities, towns, and/or census-designated places that are fully or partially inside the township. School districts include: Former districts: 36°06′21″N 90°33′41″W / 36.10583°N 90.56139°W / 36.10583; -90.56139 Salem Township, Salem County, New Jersey Salem is a city in and the county seat of Salem County , the most rural county in
1456-1287: The city of Salem Ohio [ edit ] Salem Township, Auglaize County, Ohio Salem Township, Champaign County, Ohio Salem Township, Columbiana County, Ohio Salem Township, Highland County, Ohio Salem Township, Jefferson County, Ohio Salem Township, Meigs County, Ohio Salem Township, Monroe County, Ohio Salem Township, Muskingum County, Ohio Salem Township, Ottawa County, Ohio Salem Township, Shelby County, Ohio Salem Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio Salem Township, Warren County, Ohio Salem Township, Washington County, Ohio Salem Township, Wyandot County, Ohio Pennsylvania [ edit ] Salem Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania Salem Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Salem Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania Salem Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania Salem Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania South Dakota [ edit ] Salem Township, McCook County, South Dakota , in McCook County, South Dakota Salem Township, Turner County, South Dakota , in Turner County, South Dakota [REDACTED] Topics referred to by
1508-466: The city's 2010 Census population, 57.8% (vs. 64.6% in Salem County) were registered to vote, including 80.5% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 84.4% countywide). In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 83.4% of the vote (1,674 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 15.4% (309 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (24 votes), among the 2,022 ballots cast by the city's 3,322 registered voters (15 ballots were spoiled ), for
1560-472: The city. The population density was 2,195.9 inhabitants per square mile (847.8/km ). There were 2,633 housing units at an average density of 1,123.6 per square mile (433.8/km ). The racial makeup was 31.21% (1,606) White , 62.13% (3,197) Black or African American , 0.41% (21) Native American , 0.39% (20) Asian , 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander , 1.85% (95) from other races , and 4.02% (207) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.68% (344) of
1612-576: The county). The Salem City School District serves public school students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . The district is one of 31 former Abbott districts statewide that were established pursuant to the decision by the New Jersey Supreme Court in Abbott v. Burke which are now referred to as "SDA Districts" based on the requirement for the state to cover all costs for school building and renovation projects in these districts under
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1664-530: The district's high school for grades 9–12 as part of sending/receiving relationships . The Catholic K–8 school St. Mary Regional School of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden closed in 2000, with students redirected to Bishop Guilfoyle Regional Catholic School in Carneys Point , which in turn closed in 2010. Guardian Angels Regional School is a K-8 school that operates under the auspices of
1716-509: The legend did not appear in print until 1948 and modern scholars doubt the veracity of this story. On February 25, 1858, it was reincorporated as Salem City. The Old Salem County Courthouse serves today as the administrative offices for Salem City. It is the oldest active courthouse in New Jersey and is the second-oldest courthouse in continuous use in the United States. The Courthouse
1768-449: The median income for a family was $ 29,699. Males had a median income of $ 35,389 versus $ 24,354 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 13,559. About 24.7% of families and 26.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 35.3% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over. Salem is governed under the City form of New Jersey municipal government. The city
1820-623: The municipality, 5.95 miles (9.58 km) by Salem County and 2.27 miles (3.65 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . State highways passing through Salem include Route 45 , which has its southern terminus at its intersection with Route 49 . Nearby highways and structures include Interstate 295 , the New Jersey Turnpike and the Delaware Memorial Bridge . NJ Transit offers bus service between
1872-602: The original Edward Byllynge property), issuing land patents and enforcing his own laws in defiance of Byllynge and Penn. Byllynge countered by suing Fenwick, causing uncertainty in the chain of land title. The economic damages to those who controlled property within and near Salem caused many injured persons over the next decade to declare a long line of complaints and lawsuits in the colonial courts. To preserve Salem, its inhabitants and their property, Fenwick remained under arrest for months until copies of documents proving his claims were obtained from England. Fenwick ultimately proved
1924-442: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 14,750 households, out of which 33.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% were married couples living together, 9.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were non-families. 24.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
1976-432: The population were under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 80.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 73.5 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
2028-411: The population. There were 2,383 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.7% were married couples living together, 29.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and
2080-419: The population. Of the 2,157 households, 28.9% had children under the age of 18; 22.8% were married couples living together; 30.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 41.4% were non-families. Of all households, 35.5% were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.05. 28.2% of
2132-432: The property turned over to Fenwick to hold for Byllynge and his assigns in trust. Byllynge and Fenwick came to disagree over the property. William Penn was asked to adjudicate the matter and he awarded 90% of the claim to Byllynge and the remaining 10% and a cash settlement to Fenwick for his share. Fenwick was dissatisfied with Penn's judgement and refused to abide by the decision; essentially Fenwick had no assurance that
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2184-465: The right of his claim in the court of Dominion Governor Andros , and returned to govern the Salem tenth by 1689. Salem remained as a settlement and continued growing. In October 1693, the community was given permission to choose officers. In 1778, the British launched an assault against the local American militia in what became known as the Salem Raid. During that assault, Judge William Hancock of
2236-474: The same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Salem_Township&oldid=1033751217 " Categories : Place name disambiguation pages Township name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
2288-824: The supervision of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority . As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 1,226 students and 99.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.4:1. Schools in the district (with 2021–22 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are John Fenwick Academy with 358 students in grades PreK-2, Salem Middle School with 444 students in grades 3-8, and Salem High School with 399 students in grades 9-12. Public school students from Elsinboro , Lower Alloways Creek Township , Mannington Township and Quinton Township attend
2340-427: Was $ 25,682 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 5,287) and the median family income was $ 38,286 (+/− $ 5,682). Males had a median income of $ 47,708 (+/− $ 9,641) versus $ 32,236 (+/− $ 5,778) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 17,733 (+/− $ 2,366). About 26.5% of families and 28.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 43.4% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over. As of
2392-401: Was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.95. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.20% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 28.70% from 25 to 44, 23.10% from 45 to 64, and 13.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.90 males. The median income for
2444-407: Was built in 1888 and survives in downtown Paragould. In the early 20th century, Clay , Greene, and Craighead counties had sundown town policies forbidding African Americans from living in the area. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 580 square miles (1,500 km ), of which 578 square miles (1,500 km ) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km ) (0.3%)
2496-628: Was erected in 1735 during the reign of King George II using locally manufactured bricks. The building was enlarged in 1817 and additionally enlarged and remodeled in 1908. Its distinctive bell tower is essentially unchanged and the original bell sits in the courtroom. Salem is located along the Salem River . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city had a total area of 2.81 square miles (7.29 km ), including 2.34 square miles (6.07 km ) of land and 0.47 square miles (1.22 km ) of water (16.73%). The city borders
2548-455: Was formally incorporated on February 21, 1798, as one of the state's initial group of 104 townships by the New Jersey Legislature 's Township Act of 1798 . The Old County Courthouse was the site of the legend of Colonel Robert Gibbon Johnson proving the edibility of the tomato. According to legend, Colonel Johnson stood upon the courthouse steps in 1820 and ate tomatoes in front of a large amazed crowd assembled to watch him do so. However,
2600-503: Was laid out in 1675 by John Fenwick and the community was given permission to choose officers in October 1693. It was incorporated on February 21, 1798, as part of the initial group of 104 townships established by the New Jersey Legislature . On February 25, 1858, it was reincorporated as Salem City. Salem had the second-highest property tax rate in New Jersey, with an equalized rate of 6.519% in 2020, compared to 3.476% in Salem County and
2652-508: Was named in October 2013 to fill the seat vacated in the previous month by Bob Johnson, who resigned due to family obligations. Carter served on an interim basis until the November 2014 general election, when she was elected to fill the balance of the term of office through December 2016. Vaughn Groce was chosen in January 2013 to fill the seat of Charles Washington Jr., expiring in December 2013 that
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#17328483608942704-597: Was vacated when he took office as mayor. Salem City is located in the 2nd Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 3rd state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew ( R , Dennis Township ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For
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