Salem
Cemetery was named for the Salem United Brethren Church which was
across the road from 1873 to 1963. The first burial was in 1848 and was
Catherine Bates.
Salem Cemetery was the first cemetery in Howard Township. It was laid
out by Bernhart Learner in 1848. It is now cared for by the Howard
Township Trustee.
Because of the age of the stones, many are very difficult to read. I
found it disappointing that there are at least 6 veterans interred
here, that lie in unmarked graves.
Read and photographed by Debby Beheler.
Updated 22 September 2022