Welcome to Meridian ...
The city of Meridian is located Meridian is located in Bosque County<1> and is the County Seat for Bosque County. The location of Meridian has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2> While we don't have a date for the founding of Meridian, you might consider that their post office opened in 1856. When the people of Meridian refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Meridianite<3> From the Census Estimates for 2019, Meridian has a population of 1,505 people<4> (see below for details). The community of Meridian is 760 feet [232 m] above sea level.<5>. Time Zone: Meridian lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time Meridian is within the boundaries of the (254) area code. The ZIP code for Meridian: 76665<6> Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Meridian had an population of 1,505 people. This is an increase of 0.8% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 0.94% since the 2000 Census). At the time of the 2010 Census, Meridian had a population of 1,493 people (which is 8.17% of the total population of Bosque County). This makes Meridian the county's 2nd most populous community. With a 2010 count of 1,493 people, the population of Meridian has remained roughly the same as the 2000 Census (which had a count of 1,491 people). More information can be found on the Census Page for Meridian. Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 26 communities that are also named Meridian - they are located in Arkansas, California (4), Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan (2), Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma (4), Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington (2). For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Meridian. We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Meridian. We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy. We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Meridian. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Meridian. Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Meridian. 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 Meridian. We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Meridian. Our list includes 7 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Meridian. Looking for more information about Meridian? 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 Meridian, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Meridian. We originally found mention of Meridian 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 Meridian was on a map titled Map of Texas (from Rand McNally, 1911). We also found Meridian in the book titled .<8> From that list, the Meridian post office opened in 1856.
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<1> If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Bosque, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. <2> 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. <3> 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 Meridian refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a city's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Meridian may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. <4> Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Meridian. <5> The elevation is an estimate for the area around Meridian - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. <6> 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 city (such as Meridian). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Meridian or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). <7> While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. <8> A copy of their list with background information can be found at:
https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/