Merriam is an
unincorporated community
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in
Noble Township,
Noble County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Indiana
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.
History
A post office was established at Merriam in 1853, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907. According to
Ronald L. Baker, the name may honor Mason M. Merriam or a member of his family. Mason M. Merriam operated a local store in the 1840s.
Geography
Merriam is located at .
References
Unincorporated communities in Noble County, Indiana
Unincorporated communities in Indiana
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