Merriam, Indiana

Unincorporated community and Census designated place in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Merriam is an unincorporated community in Noble Township, Noble County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

CountryUnited States
Elevation
[1]
938 ft (286 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
ZIP code
46701
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Merriam, Indiana
Unincorporated community and Census designated place
Merriam is located in Indiana
Merriam
Merriam
Merriam is located in the United States
Merriam
Merriam
Coordinates: 41°17′13″N 85°26′00″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyNoble
TownshipNoble
Elevation
[1]
938 ft (286 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46701
Area code260
FIPS code18-48510[2]
GNIS feature ID2830482[1]
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History

A post office was established at Merriam in 1853, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[3] According to Ronald L. Baker, the name may honor Mason M. Merriam or a member of his family.[4] Mason M. Merriam operated a local store in the 1840s.[5]

Demographics

The United States Census Bureau defined Merriam as a census designated place in the 2022 American Community Survey.[6]

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