Meridian
Queen City
General Information
Other Name: -, District: Mississippi, State: South, United States of America
Area: 45.9 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
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Meridian is a city in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States.Location
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Humid Subtropical
The Dentzel Carousel in Meridian was built in 1896 by Gustav Dentzel and is one of the oldest in the country.The carousel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Once used as a power source for a gristmill,this spectacular 65 foot waterfall is a popular attraction that includes a natural wildlife refuge,picnic areas with barbecue grills, hiking trails,swimming areas,and a gristmill pond.
The Jimmie Rodgers Memorial and Museum in Meridian is a tribute to country music entertainer, Jimmie Rodgers. Some of his personal items, including his guitar, clothing, sheet music, and other memorabilia are on display.
The Jimmie Rodgers Memorial and Museum in Meridian is a tribute to country music entertainer, Jimmie Rodgers. Some of his personal items, including his guitar,clothing, sheet music,and other memorabilia are on display.
A 4,100-acre lake offers boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, picnicking, hunting,hiking, and camp sites.
Used as Confederate headquarters and spared by Sherman during the Civil War,this 20 room Victorian mansion has numerous features including unusual woodwork, graceful stairways, handsome columns, and elegant mantels.
The Meridian Museum of Art features 18th and 19th C English portraits, photographs, sculpture,and decorative artworks in four galleries.
Enjoy wonderful animal interaction and don`t forget to see the parrots and over 100 winged species in the special bird exhibit.