Welcome to Meriden ...
Meriden is located in Laramie County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Meriden, you might consider that their post office opened in 1889.
When the people of Meriden refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Meridenite<2>
Meriden is 4,950 feet [1,509 m] above sea level.<3> In other words, the elevation of Meriden is about 1 mile [or 1½ km] above sea level.
Time Zone: Meriden lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time
Meriden is located in the (307) area code.
The ZIP code for Meriden: 82081<4>
Communities Also Named Meriden ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 9 communities that are also named Meriden - they are located in Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Meriden.
Communities near Meriden ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Meriden.
- La Grange
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Grange
- La Grange is located in Goshen County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 442 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for La Grange <5>
- Albin
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albin
- Albin is located in Laramie County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 207 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Albin <5>
- Hawk Springs
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawk Springs
- Hawk Springs is located in Goshen County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hawk Springs <5>
- Burns
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burns
- Burns is located in Laramie County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 316 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burns <5>
- Hillsdale
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillsdale
- Hillsdale is located in Laramie County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hillsdale <5>
- Egbert
(25 miles [40.2 km] to the south) - Yoder
(25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yoder
- Yoder is located in Goshen County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 156 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Yoder <5>
- Huntley
(28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntley
- Huntley is located in Goshen County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Huntley <5>
- Pine Bluffs
(28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Bluffs
- Pine Bluffs is located in Laramie County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,163 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pine Bluffs <5>
- Harrisburg
(29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrisburg
- Harrisburg is located in Banner County (NE)
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harrisburg <5>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Meriden. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Meriden.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Meriden. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Meriden.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Meriden. See our Newspapers Page for Meriden.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Meriden ...
Looking for more information about Meriden? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Meriden, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Meriden.
Adding Meriden to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Meriden in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Meriden was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Meriden post office opened in 1889.
We also found Meriden in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Meriden.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Meriden. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Laramie County: www.webgate.co.laramie.wy.us/
The official website for State of Wyoming: www.wyo.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Wyoming's counties, including Laramie, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Meriden refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Meriden may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Meriden - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Meriden). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Meriden or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |