Salem, Eastern Cape

Salem
1820 Methodist Church in Salem
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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 () and means 'peace'; the local application refers to a reconciliation between sects.

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.