Salem, MA
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About Salem
- • Nathaniel Bowditch, a renowned mathematician and navigator, was born in Salem.
- • The board game Candyland was invented in Salem by Eleanor Abbott in 1948.
- • Maritime trade, especially the spice trade, established Salem's early prominence.
- • A tunnel system exists under Salem, rumored to connect various historic buildings.
- • The Great Salem Fire of 1914 destroyed a large part of the city.
- • Established in 1626, it was originally called Naumkeag, then renamed Salem, meaning "peace".
- • With around 44,000 residents, Salem's population is similar to that of Watertown, NY.
- • At 33 feet above sea level, Salem's elevation is slightly higher than Miami's.
- • Tourism, especially related to the Salem Witch Trials, is a major industry.
- • Salem has a spooky, historical, and slightly quirky vibe.
- • The Boston Red Sox, located nearby, won the 2004 World Series, breaking an 86-year curse.
- • Salem High School's football rivalry with Beverly High School is one of the oldest in the US.