North Salem borders Putnam County to the north and Connecticut to the east. For an easy commute into Manhattan's Grand Central Station, North Salem has two MTA Metro-North train stations, one is located in Purdys and the other in Croton Falls at 5 Front Street, between West Cross Street and Center Street in Croton Falls just 47.7 miles to Grand Central Terminal.

Academically, North Salem ranks one of the highest in the nation for public schools. North Salem High School has been awarded the Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence.

North Salem offers wonderful outdoor activities including; Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden incorporating indigenous plantings with popular and rare Japanese and Chinese specimens; Mountain Lakes Park where you can enjoy boating, camping, cross-country skiing, fishing, or a good walk or hike followed by a picnic. Also available are two golf courses; one private and one semi-private.

North Salem is also home to the Titicus Reservoir, where you can enjoy some terrific fishing. Fish species include: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, brown trout, carp, and chain pickerel.

After a day out, enjoy one of North Salem's fine restaurants.

History And Antiquities
The following covers "History and Antiquities", a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, and anecdotes about Westchester County and its towns. When reading the following, remember to keep in mind that this information has been written about two hundred years ago. Population statistics and events have not been revised to reflect current events and perspective. We think this adds to the historical flavor and interest of the writings, giving a different perspective on much of this information and written in an "older world" writing style. "Historical Collections of the State of New York, Published by S. Tuttle, 194 Chatham-Square, 1841

North Salem
"North Salem is in the NE. corner of the county, 55 miles from New York, and 12 from Bedford. Pop. 1,161. North Salem, post village, has 3 churches, several mills and stores, and in its vicinity about 40 dwellings."