Historical Old Salem is the original building of Salem Lutheran Church at 701 Ingleside Avenue, Catonsville, MD. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 1976, a group of interested Catonsville people organized Historical Old Salem, Inc., the purpose of which was to restore and preserve Old Salem Church and site. Through a 99-year lease the organization accepted the responsibility for the care and custody of the building and grounds.
Fortified with a substantial grant for the Maryland Historical Trust, annual membership contributions, memorials and subsequent grants, the restoration got under way. The work is continuing as funds become available.
Because the up-keep and restoration of Old Salem and the cemetery is on-going, the Old Salem Trust Fund was established in 1989. “to provide and assure a financial means to continue the restoration and preservation of the Old Salem Church and adjoining cemetery grounds into the future.”
For more information or to inquire about purchasing our cemetary book, please contact 410-747-0720 or old-salem@salem-catonsville.org