Mereta, Texas facts for kids
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Mereta
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Location in Texas
Mereta
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Tom Green |
| Elevation | 1,755 ft (535 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
76940
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| GNIS feature ID | 1362628 |
Mereta is a small place in Tom Green County, Texas, United States. It is also known as Fisherville or Lipan. Mereta is an unincorporated community. This means it is not a city or town with its own local government.
Mereta is located in the eastern part of Tom Green County. It lies on local roads, a bit east of San Angelo. San Angelo is the main city and the county seat for Tom Green County. The elevation of Mereta is about 1,755 feet (535 meters) above sea level.
About Mereta
Even though Mereta does not have its own city government, it does have a post office. This post office uses the ZIP code 76940. In the year 2000, about 138 people lived in the area covered by this ZIP code.
How Mereta Got Its Name
The community of Mereta was named in a special way. In 1902, the person who ran the local post office decided to name the area after two twin sisters. Their names were Meta and Reta. The community itself was officially planned out in 1904.
