Historical Settlements


Salisbury was composed of small community clusters with character and enterprises. At one time, the population was nearly what it is today. Another point, it dwindled to under 400. It has undergone many changes.

Gerrish Road, the Mills, and the Railroad

Salisbury Heights or Center Village

Searle’s Hill

Shaw Hill & North Road

Smith’s Corner 

South Road Village

West Salisbury or “Mill Village”