Salem, Eastern Cape
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| 1820 Methodist Church in Salem
1820 Methodist Church in Salem
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Salem shown within Eastern Cape |
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| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| District | Sarah Baartman |
| Municipality | Makana |
| Established | {{#property:P571}} |
| PO box | 6150 |
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.[1]
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.[2]
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Municipalities and communities of Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Eastern Cape
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District seat: Port Elizabeth
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| Sunday's River Valley | ||
