Meridian, Mississippi, the seat of Lauderdale County, was established in 1860. The settlement was split as to what to name the place, with about half of the settlers wanting it to be called "Meridian" and half wanting to name it "Sowashee," which was the name of a creek that was nearby. The train station sign was changed every da y until the current name was finally settled on. Most of the city was burned to the ground during the Civil War when General Sherman led the Battle of Meridian.
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General and governmental information resource for the city of Meridian. Includes local news and public notices, an events calendar, a public document index and access to online services. - City of Meridian
http://www.meridianms.org/
Meridian Public School District
Information resource for students and parents about the district's educational system and academic standards. Includes admissions information, school directory, events calendar and activity guide, district news/announcements, forms and documents. - Meridian Public School District
http://www.mpsd.k12.ms.us/
Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library
Puts forward information about the library’s services for adults and children. Includes book recommendations, reading programs for teenagers and details about the organization’s Board of Trustees. - Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library
http://www.meridian.lib.ms.us/
News and information authority serving the Meridian community. Includes several multimedia pages, public resources, interactive contents, a local business directory and online classifieds. - The Meridian Star
http://meridianstar.com/