New Salem | |
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  New Salem Location within the state of North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 35°07′52″N 80°22′09″W / 35.13111°N 80.36917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 28103 |
| Area code(s) | 704, 980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1021637[1] |
New Salem is an unincorporated community in Union County, North Carolina, United States. It is located northeast of Monroe, at the intersection of NC 205 and NC 218.[2] New Salem is the home of Polk Mountain, which is the southernmost high peak of the Uwharrie Mountains at 861 feet (262 m) at its peak.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Salem, North Carolina
- ^ "New Salem Populated Places Profile". Retrieved March 31, 2013.