Salem Historical Church

Salem Historical Church Salem Church, located 4 miles north of Paynesville MN, has been closed for regular Sunday worship since 1968. Closed for weekly services. Also by appointment.

Annual events: The Salem Fest is held on the 2nd Sunday in August and a Christmas program is held on the 2nd Saturday of December. Open the 2nd Sunday in August and also one Saturday night close to Christmas.

First picture is from 1961. Second one has many of the same people all grown up in 2003. Except for two that I see who...
08/25/2026

First picture is from 1961. Second one has many of the same people all grown up in 2003. Except for two that I see who weren't even born yet, but are now part of the Salem crew! UPDATE: This photo was in the 100th Anniversary booklet from 1961. See the picture of the front cover. Also the names of the children is shown as was listed in the booklet.

Only a few more days before the Fest! Looking forward to seeing lots of familiar faces and many new ones, too!
08/03/2026

Only a few more days before the Fest! Looking forward to seeing lots of familiar faces and many new ones, too!

Come one-Come all!
07/26/2026

Come one-Come all!

Come One--Come All!
07/26/2026

Come One--Come All!

Church ball leagues were so big back in the day! In this news article, SALEM whipped EBENEZER! The clipping is from th...
07/18/2026

Church ball leagues were so big back in the day! In this news article, SALEM whipped EBENEZER! The clipping is from the 1949 Paynesville Press. Sorry for it being slightly blurry,.

Sharing this Paynesville Press photo to Salem's page to show the 'Salt of the Earth', 'North of Town' neighbors who help...
04/25/2026

Sharing this Paynesville Press photo to Salem's page to show the 'Salt of the Earth', 'North of Town' neighbors who helped Dorothy Miller when her husband Harold died suddenly on July 4th, 1957. These were people you could count on when bad things happened. Descendants of many of these folks still care for the church and cemetery and are planning for the future of Salem.

04/23/2026

Coming events in 2026, save the dates!

Salem Fest-August 9th
Salem Christmas-December 12th

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04/23/2026

Our Strategic Planning Committee is beginning its work, and we’re looking for folks who want to help shape Salem’s future. If you feel called to be part of that effort, let us know — your voice matters. If you feel connected to the history of Salem and want to help care for the church and cemetery, we’d love to have you involved. Whether you can give time, ideas, or simply encouragement, every bit of support helps keep this place thriving for future generations.

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Address

28547 220th Street
Paynesville, MN
56362

Telephone

+13202490373

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