The first school was taught therein during the winter of 1829-30 by Charles Dean . The second school-house was built on the northwest corner of section 15, in 1832. The first school here was taught by Miss Jane Jessups in the winter term of 1832-33. From the opinion of the majority there is no reason to dissent in this case. It was in structures of these kind that very many of the men who have built up this great commonwealth and given it character, received their early education.
T here are now five full and six fractional school districts in Salem township.
There are 11 teachers, and an average attendance of 30 pupils at the schools. The attendance is regular, and a fair elementary education is offered. A special 'thank you' to Charla Kurtz for transcribing and submitting this historical data.