Country South Africa District Sarah Baartman Local time Wednesday 1:42 PM | Province Eastern Cape Municipality Makana PO box 6150 | |
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Salem is a settlement in South Africa, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Grahamstown and 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Alexandria. It was founded as a settlement of the Sephton party of 1820 Settlers. The name is of biblical origin (Genesis 14:18) and means 'peace'; the local application refers to a reconciliation between sects.
Map of Salem, South Africa
A church built form mud blocks and thatch was consecrated in 1824, and replaced by a stone structure in 1832. The church often served as a refuge for women and children during the Frontier Wars. Several settler houses, built in the Georgian style, have been preserved.
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Salem, Eastern Cape Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA