The Biblical City Name Shared by 7 US States: Salem

The biblical city name **"Salem"** (Hebrew: *Shalem*, "peace"; Genesis 14:18 — Melchizedek king of Salem) appears as a **city/town name in all seven states**:

• Kentucky: Salem (Livingston County)
• Indiana: Salem (Washington County — **county seat**)
• New Hampshire: Salem (Rockingham County)
• Pennsylvania: Salem (multiple townships/boroughs)
• Maryland: Salem (Wicomico County)
• Connecticut: Salem (New London County)
• Georgia: Salem (Oconee County)

Bonus:** **Salem, Massachusetts** (Essex County) — infamous **1692 Witch Trials** — is the most famous. **Salem, Oregon** (state capital). **Salem, Virginia**, **Salem, North Carolina**, **Salem, West Virginia**, **Salem, Ohio**, **Salem, Wisconsin**, **Salem, Missouri**, **Salem, Illinois**, **Salem, Iowa**, **Salem, Nebraska**, **Salem, South Dakota**, **Salem, Utah**... **30+ US places named Salem.**