Salem is an independent city in Virginia, USA, bordered by the city of Roanoke to the east but
otherwise adjacent to Roanoke County.
The population was 24,747 at the 2000 census.
While Salem is politically separate from Roanoke County, the Roanoke County courthouse is located there;
historically, Salem was the county seat of Roanoke County, however the executive government offices for the
County are now located in an unincorporated section of the County.
Residents of Salem do not pay taxes to Roanoke County.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Salem with Roanoke County for statistical purposes.
Roanoke College is located in the city.
The NCAA Division III football championship game, the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl, is played there annually.
Salem is also the home to a minor league baseball team, the Salem Avalanche.
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