Salem Township, Sedgwick County, Kansas

Salem Township
Salem Township
Township
	Location of Salem Township in Sedgwick County
	Coordinates: 37°31′15″N97°18′56″W / 37.52083°N 97.31556°W
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Sedgwick
Area
• Total	32.27 sq mi (83.6 km2)
• Land	31.97 sq mi (82.8 km2)
• Water	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)
Elevation	1,240 ft (378 m)
Population (2000)
• Total	8,411
• Density	263.1/sq mi (101.6/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID	474324

Last updated January 30, 2024

Salem Township is a township in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. Covering a portion of Haysville, KS, Salem Township blends historical significance with modern suburban living. It has a total area of 32.27 square miles, with 31.97 square miles of land and 0.3 square miles of water, situated at an elevation of 1,240 feet. As of the 2000 United States Census, it had a population of 8,411, with a density of 263.1 people per square mile.^[2]

History and Development

The history of Salem Township can be traced through historical maps dating back to the 1860s and 1880s. These maps highlight the development of the area over time, showing features like the Arkansas River, Cowskin Creek, and the positioning of neighboring towns such as Derby and Haysville.

Modern Living

Today, Salem Township is a suburb of Wichita, known for its rural atmosphere. Most residents own their homes, fostering a strong community sense. The area is predominantly inhabited by families and is characterized by conservative values. The public schools in Salem Township are above average.

Attractions and Activities

Salem Township is known for its engaging community activities and outdoor attractions. It hosts events like the Wichita Open golf tournament and the ICT Roller Derby. The area offers outdoor activities like hiking in Cheney State Park and golfing at McGee Park. Key local businesses and attractions include Haysville VFW, Central States Metal Artisans, Red's Cafe, Twisted Scissors, Orchard Acres, Haysville Historic Park, and Haysville Dog Park, each contributing uniquely to the township's character.

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References

↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
↑ "Kansas: 2000 Population and Housing Counts" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. July 2003. p. 27. Retrieved January 16, 2011.

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[GR3-1] "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

[Census-2] "Kansas: 2000 Population and Housing Counts" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. July 2003. p. 27. Retrieved January 16, 2011.

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v t e Municipalities and communities of Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
County seat: Wichita
Cities	Andale Bel Aire Bentley Cheney Clearwater Colwich Derby Eastborough Garden Plain Goddard Haysville Kechi Maize Mount Hope Mulvane‡ Park City Sedgwick‡ Valley Center Viola Wichita	Map of Kansas highlighting Sedgwick County
Unincorporated communities	Anness Bayneville Clonmel Furley† Greenwich† McConnell AFB† Oaklawn-Sunview† Peck†‡ Schulte St. Marks† Sunnydale
Townships	Afton Attica Delano Eagle Erie Garden Plain Grand River Grant Greeley Gypsum Illinois Kechi Lincoln Minneha Morton Ninnescah Ohio Park Payne Riverside Rockford Salem Sherman Union Valley Center Viola Waco
Footnotes	†This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties.
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