Meribah, South Australia facts for kids
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 Meribah
Location in South Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 5311 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | District Council of Loxton Waikerie | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Electoral district of Chaffey | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Division of Barker | ||||||||||||||
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Meribah is a small town in the Murray Mallee region of South Australia. It's located in an area called the Brown's Well district. Meribah is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the border with Victoria. It's also about 62 kilometers (38 miles) north of Pinnaroo and 37 kilometers (23 miles) south-east of Loxton.
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Meribah's History and Name
How Meribah Got Its Name
The town of Meribah was officially created on November 26, 1914. It was named after a nearby water source, which was called Meribah. This name comes from the Bible. In the Bible, Meribah is a place where Moses "struck the rock and water gushed forth." This means the name connects the town to a story about water appearing in a dry place.
Meribah and the Railway
In 1913, Meribah was an important stop on the Barmera railway line. For a short time, it was the very end of the railway line. This meant trains would stop there before the tracks were built further. Later that same year, the railway line was extended to Paringa.
The Post Office
Meribah also had its own post office. It first opened in March 1916. The post office helped people send and receive mail in the town. However, it eventually closed down in June 1985.
