The Place of Peace Memories of Salem, Iowa 1835 - 1996 de Young, Donald - 1996

Salem History Book Committee. Hardcover. B0039L9D7I 1996 first edition Salem History Book Committee / Walsworth Publishing Co. (Marceline, Missouri), 8 3/4 x 11 1/4 inches tall red faux leather hardbound, no dust jacket (as issued), gilt design and lettering to front cover and spine, illustrated, 195, [5] pp. Very slight rubbing and edgewear to covers. Otherwise, a very good copy - clean, bright and unmarked - of this scarce history. OCLC (No. 36428442) locates only six copies at institutions worldwise. Note that this is a heavy and oversized book, so additional postage will be required for international or priority orders. ~SP32~ Salem is a city in Henry County, Iowa, United States. The population was 383 at the 2010 census. As the title of the book indicates, Salem has a long history. White men replaced the native American ownership of this area of Iowa on June 1, 1833, when the Black Hawk Purchase was opened for settlement. From 1820 - 1834, Iowa was an 'orphan,' not attached to any territory or state. From 1834 - 1836, Iowa was a part of the Territory of Michigan and from 1836 - 1838, a part of the Territory of Wisconsin. Finally, in 1838 Iowa became a separate territory and in 1846 achieved statehood. In 1836, the Territory of Wisconsin legislature organized seven counties in the 'Iowa District,' west of the Mississippi River. Henry County was one of these newly organized counties. Salem has been important for its humanitarian efforts (the Underground Railroad and programs to aid the post Civil War Blacks and Indians) and certainly a business center for the southwest section of the county. From projects such as White's Institute to the R.W. Foss Electrical System, the people of Salem have a proud legacy. . Very Good. 1996. First Edition.