Merriam, Minnesota
Ghost town in Minnesota, United States
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Merriam was a town in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1] The town has since been closed altogether.
CountryUnited States
Merriam | |
|---|---|
Extinct town | |
  Merriam | |
| Coordinates: 44°44′16″N 93°35′40″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Scott |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
History
Merriam was platted in 1866.[2] The community was named for John L. Merriam, a Minnesota legislator.[3] A post office was established at Merriam in 1872, closed in 1873, reopened in 1879, and closed permanently in 1905.[4]