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Salem was founded by a Pennsylvanian potter, John Straughan, and a New Jersey clockmaker, Zadok Street, in 1806. The name Salem was taken from "Jerusalem", which means "city of peace". Early settlers to the city included the Religious Society of Friends ("Quakers"), which the school system's sports teams honor by referring to themselves collectively as the "Quakers." Salem was incorporated in 1830. Over its history, Salem thrived on an industrial-based economy, advantageously located between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. For several decades, the largest corporations located in Salem included American Standard Brands, Eljer, Mullins Manufacturing, Deming Pump, and Salem China.