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To preserve and advance the culture and history of West Salem and surrounding areas.

Description

The West Salem Historical Society preserves and advances the culture and history of the West Salem area. To fulfill this purpose the Hamlin Garland Homestead, the Palmer-Gullickson-Octagon House, and the Palmer-Lewis-Octagon House are used as a center for cultural events and local history study. It is the hope that these houses will become a living testimony to the pioneer spirit fostering our American heritage and contributing to our o...wn growth as a community.

Hannibal Hamlin Garland (September 14, 1860 – March 4, 1940)

Hannibal Hamlin Garland (September 14, 1860 – March 4, 1940)

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Three-Generation Family Members of the West Salem Historical Society

(as of July, 2014)

Pfaff – Mary Lou and Duane

            Debra and Joseph Gerke

            Emily, Joel Franklin Gerke

Molling – Ruth

            Rob and Davita

            Wyatt, Garett Carlson

Eckelberg – Joann and Gene

            Kim and Curt

            Jonathan

Lusk – Ed and Linda

            Brian and Camille

            Laura

Valley – Mavis and Jim

            Keith

            Kassandra, Ryan

Griswold – Gail

            Harry and Carol

            Tom, William, Richard

Strauss – Sue

            Tom and Shelly Servais

            Shanna Roe

Tauscher – Irene

            Lynda

            Mia and Micah Gray

St. John – Delores

            Stephanie

            Dustin Morris