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Salem
Locals say Columbiana County
Where the Ohio River meets the hills
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Welcome to Columbiana County, where the Ohio River meets small-town charm. Whether you're here for the pottery heritage or the friendly faces, you'll find a place that feels like home. Come for the pierogies, stay for the river sunsets.
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The room
One room for everyone around Salem. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Things to do
- Beaver Creek State Park Hiking, camping, and a historic pioneer village
- Museum of Ceramics Showcases East Liverpool's pottery industry
- Thompson Park City park in East Liverpool with playgrounds and trails
- Columbiana County Fairgrounds Hosts the county fair and other events
- Outdoors Hiking Beaver Creek State Park
- Outdoors Fishing on the Ohio River
- With kids Visit the Museum of Ceramics
- With kids Picnic at Thompson Park
- Evenings Friday night high school football
- Evenings Live music at local taverns
- Locals love Pottery studios
- Locals love Riverfront parks
Through the year
- Columbiana County Fair August August at the fairgrounds in Lisbon
- Tri-State Pottery Festival June Celebrates the area's pottery heritage in East Liverpool
- Salem Summer Celebration July Car show, fireworks, and family activities in Salem
Humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are cold and snowy, summers warm and humid, and spring and fall are mild. Best: Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to be out.
Talk like a local
- “pop”
- Soda
- “yinz”
- You all
- “crick”
- Creek
- “gum band”
- Rubber band
Getaways
- Youngstown Urban attractions and the Butler Institute of American Art
- Canton Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Hermitage Shopping and dining in PA
- Akron Cuyahoga Valley National Park nearby
Local flavour
Rooting for Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Cavaliers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ohio State Buckeyes
Eat and drink
- pierogies Eastern European influence
- city chicken A local specialty
- buckeyes Peanut butter and chocolate
Where people go
- pottery studios Reflecting the area's ceramic history
- riverfront parks Along the Ohio River
- small-town main streets Historic downtowns
- family-owned diners Comfort food and local gathering spots
Heritage and traditions
Columbiana County is proud of its Quaker abolitionist heritage, its legacy as the 'Pottery Capital of the Nation,' and the scenic beauty of the Ohio River and Little Beaver Creek.
This time of year in Salem
- Apple picking Fall Fall tradition at local orchards.
- Salem Historical Society Ghost Walk October Guided tour of historic Salem with spooky stories.
Say it like a local: “You guys” — Plural form of 'you'
Festivals
- Salem Sock Burning March Locals burn socks to celebrate the first day of spring.
- Salem Historical Society Ghost Walk October Guided tour of historic Salem with spooky stories.
Landmarks with a story
- Salem Friends Meetinghouse Historic Quaker meetinghouse reflecting the city's founding.
- The Castle Victorian mansion in East Liverpool, now a museum.
- Columbiana County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Lisbon, the county seat.
Food traditions
- Pork and sauerkraut on New Year's Day German tradition for good luck.
- Apple butter making in autumn Local orchards and community events.
Music and arts
- Pottery craftsmanship East Liverpool's legacy as a pottery center.
- Watercolor painting Influenced by Charles Burchfield.
- Appalachian folk music Roots in the region's mountain heritage.
A little history
- Early 1800s Quakers founded Salem, known for abolitionism and the Underground Railroad.
- Mid-1800s East Liverpool became the 'Pottery Capital of the Nation'.
- 1820 Clement Vallandigham, a controversial Civil War politician, was born in Lisbon.
- 1857 John H. Clarke, later a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, was born in Lisbon.
Rivalries
- Browns vs. Steelers NFL rivalry splits loyalties in the county
- Salem vs. East Liverpool high school football Local gridiron grudge match
- Ohio State vs. Penn State College football fans on both sides
- Game day Friday night high school football
- Game day Demolition derby at the county fair
- Outdoors Canoeing on the Ohio River
- Outdoors Visiting historic covered bridges
Locals speak with a Midland accent, blending Appalachian and Pennsylvania Dutch influences. You might hear 'pop' for soda, 'crick' for creek, and 'redd up' for cleaning.
Only here
- The annual Sock Burning to welcome spring.
- East Liverpool's claim as the 'Pottery Capital of the Nation'.
- Salem's nickname 'The Quaker City'.
- The Little Beaver Creek Greenway, a rails-to-trails path.
New here? A few tips
- Try the pierogies at a local church festival.
- Learn to say 'pop' for soda.
- Visit the Museum of Ceramics to understand the pottery legacy.
- Be prepared for snowy winters.
- Check out the Amish markets for fresh produce.
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Salem, OH. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.