Salem, Eastern Cape
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| Salem | |
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  Salem Salem shown within South Africa
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| Coordinates: 33°27′58″S 26°28′59″E / 33.466°S 26.483°ECoordinates: 33°27′58″S 26°28′59″E / 33.466°S 26.483°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| District | Cacadu |
| Municipality | Makana |
| PO box | 6150 |
Salem is a settlement about 20 km south of Grahamstown and 20 km north of Alexandria. It was founded as a settlement of the Sephton party of 1820 Settlers. The name is of biblical origin (Gen. 14:18) and means 'peace'; the local application refers to a reconciliation between sects.[2]
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.[3]
References
- ↑ Olivier Azam et Daniel Mermet, Chomsky et le Pouvoir, 2009
- ↑ Raper, Peter E. (1987). Dictionary of Southern African Place Names. Internet Archive. p. 395. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
- ↑ Sandra Olivier (2005). Touring in South Africa. Struik. p. 77. ISBN 978-1-77007-142-1.
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