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Welcome to Meridian, Mississippi.
Meridian is located in Lauderdale County (of which it is the county seat) 20 miles from the Mississippi-Alabama border on I20. A city of eastern Mississippi near the Alabama border east of Jackson. Population: 39,500. It is an important rail and highway point and the trade and shipping center for a farm, livestock, and timber area. There is also diverse manufacturing. In the Civil War, Meridian was the temporary capital of Mississippi (1863); it was destroyed by General Sherman in Feb., 1864. Meridian Naval Air Station is to the north. Nearby Okatibbee Reservoir offers recreational activities.
This community is a great place for young people, families and seniors alike. Big enough to have the amenities of a metropolitan center but small enough that neighbors are still neighborly and traffic congestion just doesn't exist. The weather's great (okay, it is humid in the summer) and the crime rate is the lowest of the largest cities in the state.
Presently, the downtown district is being reborn with an influx of new residents and businesses to the area. Many local retailers have remained downtown for over 100 years, establishing a strong foundation for others to follow. Condominiums and apartments are being re-integrated into the district, leveraging new restaurants, shops, and multiple services. The city is filled with late 19th and early 20th century architecture. Meridian's downtown is centrally located and is quite large in comparison to the size of the surrounding community.
Union Station is a multi-modal station for Amtrak, Greyhound and the Meridian Transit Service.
Not far from Union Station is one of downtown Meridian's oldest occupants, the General Supply Store. It began selling to sawmillers in the area in 1913. After the Civil War, the store entered the plumbing, electric, heating and air conditioning businesses. One of Meridian's most elegant historic buildings, the Rosenbaum Building is home to 14 spacious condominiums. This offers one and two bedroom units, spacious and airy, all with great views of the downtown area. Modern conveniences are the name of the game, will keeping the historical integrity of the building.
Meridian owns a 3,300-acre park situated on three lakes, which includes Long Creek Reservoir and Lakeview Golf Course. This beautiful, relatively primitive park features nature trails, jogging and walking track, horseback riding, picnic facilities, paddle boats, boat ramps and fishing.
Dunn Falls a 65-foot waterfall is located in Enterprise. This was once used as a power source for a gristmill and for the manufacture of Stetson hats. Historic Carrol Richardson Gristmill is open for tours. Area features include a natural wildlife refuge, picnic areas, barbecue grills, gristmill pond, hiking and swimming area.
Meridian is one of the prettiest, and most affordable areas in the state of Mississippi! With a great climate, and true southern hospitality, this is a wonderful choice for any family.
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Local daily news in Meridian:
Meridian State of the City Address
Over the course of the last fourteen months, Mayor Cheri Barry says she has been evaluating the condition of the city's finances, infrastructure and departments.
American Council of Engineering Cos.
James L. Hust III recently was installed as president of the Mississippi chapter.
New Artists Get Exposure at Meridian Museum of Art
An artist's reception was held at the Meridian Museum of Art Saturday night. It's part of the museum's changing exhibit.
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Places of interest:
Marion, MS (5.1 miles), Nellieburg, MS (5.2 miles), Collinsville, MS (12.4 miles), Meridian Station, MS (13.2 miles), Chunky, MS (15.8 miles), Enterprise, MS (16.1 miles), Stonewall, MS (17.7 miles), Hickory, MS (22.3 miles).
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