Meridian, Nebraska

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Meridian is a ghost town in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States.

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History

An early variant name was Big Sandy. [1] A post office called Big Sandy was established in 1865, renamed Meridian in 1870 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1883. [2] Meridian was named from its location on the sixth principal meridian. [3]

The name is still used for Meridian Public Schools in the same county.

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Meridian (historical)
  2. ↑ "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. ↑ Dawson, Charles (1912). Pioneer Tales of the Oregon Trail and of Jefferson County ... Crane. p. 258.

40°13′00″N97°21′51″W / 40.21667°N 97.36421°W / 40.21667; -97.36421


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