Salem, Eastern Cape

Salem

1820 Methodist Church in Salem
Salem
Salem
Salem

 Salem shown within Eastern Cape

Coordinates: 33°28′17″S 26°29′00″E / 33.47139°S 26.48333°E / -33.47139; 26.48333Coordinates: 33°28′17″S 26°29′00″E / 33.47139°S 26.48333°E / -33.47139; 26.48333
Country South Africa
Province Eastern Cape
District Sarah Baartman
Municipality Makana
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]

References

  1. ↑ Raper, Peter E. (1987). Dictionary of Southern African Place Names. Internet Archive. p. 395. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  2. ↑ Sandra Olivier (2005). Touring in South Africa. Struik. p. 77. ISBN 978-1-77007-142-1.
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