Octopus Home Inspections gladly serves Salem, Oregon - catering to home buyers homeowners throughout the area!

Not only does this city have amazing locals and terrific local businesses, it also has a vibrant history.

Established alongside the Willamette River, Salem was discovered in 1842 by Jason Lee and other Methodist missionaries. It was first known as Chemeketa, meaning "place of rest". Later, its name legally changed into Salem, an anglicized version of the Hebrew word shalom, meaning "peace".

In just a number of years after its settlement, the city immediately expanded as more people emigrated along the Oregon Trail and it came to be the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851.

At this time, Salem began cultivating a diverse economy with huge industries, such as lumber production, crop production, wood manufacturing, and much more.

Jason Lee also started up the Oregon Institute, later referred to as Willamette University. This would lead to Salem being popular as a home to numerous schools, such as Western Baptist College and the Chemetka Community College.

Today, Salem welcomes people and families of all types with natural sites, fun events, and a serene surroundings!

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