25 South Main St.

Salem United Methodist Church was built in 1870 as a replacement for the Mount Hebron Church of the United Brethren (1845-1870). The Reverend George Adam Geeting is credited with establishing the first meeting house for the United Brethren Congregation in America. A lot was purchased in the center of town from Christian and Mary Ellen Keedy for $150. Local clay was baked to furnish the bricks to build a new church. Bishop Russell and his wife donated a large bell which was cast in Baltimore. A new cornerstone was created. Because they were no longer at Mount Hebron, the name selected was Salem Church of the United Brethren. Electricity came to Keedysville in the early 1900s and in 1909 the church council voted to have electric lights installed. On Saturday, Oct. 16, 1943 at about 6:45am, Salem Church caught fire. Five fire companies did their best to stop a fire that originated in Zimmerman’s store beside the church. The church was gutted but the congregation pulled together to rebuild and enlarge the structure.