The small town community with a big heart

Come and sit a spell and see for yourself.

Welcome to the Town of North Salem, Indiana

Located about 25 miles West of Indianapolis in the northwest corner of Hendricks County, North Salem is a quaint portal to the past with rich tradition and history dating back to its founding in 1835. Explore our traditional main street shops, locally famous pizzeria, as well as our Old Fashion Days festival every Labor Day weekend.

Upcoming Events

May
19
Tue
all-day Trash Pick-Up
Trash Pick-Up
May 19 all-day
Trash pick-up is provided by Ray’s Trash.   Trash is usually picked up in the afternoon, however, Ray’s periodically changes their route, so it could be morning at any given time, so it’s important to always[...]
May
26
Tue
all-day Trash Pick-Up
Trash Pick-Up
May 26 all-day
Trash pick-up is provided by Ray’s Trash.   Trash is usually picked up in the afternoon, however, Ray’s periodically changes their route, so it could be morning at any given time, so it’s important to always[...]
May
30
Sat
11:00 am NORTH SALEM STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL @ North Salem Town Park
NORTH SALEM STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL @ North Salem Town Park
May 30 @ 11:00 am
The North Salem Revitalization Strawberry Festival returns on Saturday, May 30th, 2026!  More information will be available closer to time, but there’ll be great food, vendors, live music and an ALL FREE Kid Zone!  The[...]

Government Offices

Police & Fire Emergency 911

North Salem Police Department            765-535-3290

Town Marshal:

Layton Kiger

 5 West Pearl St.

PO Box 417

North Salem Fire Department765-676-6425

607 W Pearl

PO Box 9

North Salem Town Hall765-676-6210

5 West Pearl St.

PO Box 417

U.S. Post Office765-676-6749

Clerk-Treasurer

Beth Russell765-676-6210

Deputy Clerk- Treasurer/Utility Clerk

Tammy Williams765-676-6210

Water Superintendent

Mark Basham317-563-2757

Street Superintendent

Kevin Basham 317-979-5535

Eel River Township Trustee (Financial Assistance, Community Building Rentals)

Tim Fretz765-676-6333

Town Council

President

Bill Compton317-371-0354

compwll@aol.com

Vice President

Becky Fancher
317-413-0931

rafancher@yahoo.com

Member

Bob Goldsmith317-371-0557

rg8445@yahoo.com