Meridian, County seat in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
Meridian stands at the intersection of major railway lines, with its main commercial district featuring numerous brick buildings from the early 1900s.
The city experienced substantial destruction during the Civil War in 1864 when General Sherman's forces targeted its essential railroad infrastructure and military facilities.
The Riley Center, housed in a restored 1889 grand opera house, presents performing arts events and educational programs throughout the year.
The Meridian Transit System operates regular bus routes connecting residential areas to downtown, medical facilities, and shopping centers across the city.
Nine historic districts in Meridian contain over 2000 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including Victorian and art deco structures.
Location: Lauderdale County
Inception: 1854
Elevation above the sea: 105 m
Website: http://meridianms.org
GPS coordinates: 32.36431,-88.70367
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:39
Stuckey's Bridge
18.7 km
Threefoot Building
289 m
Congregation Beth Israel
2.5 km
Riley Center
348 m
Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building
2 km
Temple Theatre
184 m
Meridian City Hall
156 m
Highland Park
1.8 km
The Simmons & Wright Company
25.8 km
Soulé Steam Feed Works
696 m
Merrehope
2.2 km
Meridian Museum of Art
68 m
Mississippi arts and entertainment experience
310 m
Wechsler School
943 m
Causeyville Historic District
17.7 km
Cahn-Crawford House
575 m
Elson-Dudley House
528 m
Dr. James Alvis Beavers House
33.2 km
Masonic Temple
577 m
Alex Loeb Building
450 m
Porter-Crawford House
630 m
Judge John L. Buckley House
23.9 km
Capt. C.C. Ferrill House
36.6 km
Benjamin H. Carter House
36.5 km
Bonita Lakes 9
3.1 km
Merrehope Historic District
535 m
Collinsville Beach
18.2 km
Lamar Hotel
502 mReviews
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