Salem, Oregon

Salem is the capital of the state of Oregon in the United States of America, and county seat of Marion County. As of 2003 it has a population of 142,940. It lies in the center of the fertile Willamette Valley, one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world.

Points of interest

Besides the state capital, Salem is the home of Willamette University, the Mission Mill Museum, the National Toy Hall of Fame and the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, a minor league baseball team. The BIA operates Chemawa High School, a Native American boarding school near Salem.

Related Topics:
Willamette University - Mission Mill Museum - National Toy Hall of Fame - Salem-Keizer Volcanoes - Minor league baseball - BIA - Chemawa High School - Native American - Boarding school

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Being the state capitol, Salem has a multitude of government agencies, departments and boards housed in buildings with architecture designs ranging from the early 20th century to examples of state-of-the-art civil building design.

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Although the Willamette River flows along the western side of Salem, the Santiam River is the major source of water for this city.

Related Topics:
Willamette River - Santiam River

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