Meridian, Logan County, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Meridian, Oklahoma
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Post office and abandoned school building in Meridian, Oklahoma
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 Meridian, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Meridian, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Logan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8 |
| • Density | 70.35/sq mi (27.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| FIPS code | 40-47800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412984 |
Meridian is a small town in eastern Logan County, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the larger Oklahoma City area. The town's name comes from its location on the Indian meridian, which is a special survey line used to map out land.
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History of Meridian
Early Settlement and Growth
People who were not Native American started settling in this area in two main stages. The western part of Meridian was settled during the Land Run of 1889. This was a time when the United States government opened up new lands for people to claim and live on. Later, in 1891, more lands were opened up on the east side. These lands belonged to Native American tribes like the Iowa, Sac and Fox, Kickapoo, Absentee Shawnee, and Citizen Band Potawatomi.
A company called the Meridian Right-of-way and Townsite Company planned out the town. Meridian officially became a town in 1902. The first store in Meridian was opened by Sarah Harbor in 1893. She sold it in 1895 to Miles William Allen. He was one of the people who successfully claimed land in the 1889 Land Run. A post office also opened in Sarah Harbor's store on March 10, 1894.
Railroads and Important Meetings
In 1903, the Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad built a train line that went through Meridian to Guthrie. This railroad later became known as the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway. Another railroad, the Fort Smith and Western Railroad, also built tracks through the town. Railroads were very important back then for moving people and goods.
In March 1907, an important meeting called the Anti-Jim Crow Convention took place in Meridian. The main goal of this meeting was to organize people to oppose the proposed constitution for the new State of Oklahoma.
Meridian's Location
Meridian is located about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) southeast of Guthrie. Guthrie is the main city in Logan County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.5 km2). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 199 | — | |
| 1920 | 201 | 1.0% | |
| 1930 | 165 | −17.9% | |
| 1940 | 210 | 27.3% | |
| 1950 | 187 | −11.0% | |
| 1960 | 160 | −14.4% | |
| 1970 | 104 | −35.0% | |
| 1980 | 78 | −25.0% | |
| 1990 | 45 | −42.3% | |
| 2000 | 54 | 20.0% | |
| 2010 | 38 | −29.6% | |
| 2020 | 14 | −63.2% | |
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Population Details
In 2000, there were 54 people living in Meridian. These people lived in 23 households, and 14 of those were families. The town had about 271.5 people per square mile (104.8 per km2). There were 31 housing units in total.
About 17.4% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband, and some were individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.35 people.
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 25.9% of the people were under 18. Another 25.9% were between 25 and 44 years old. Also, 25.9% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in Meridian was 37 years.
Images for kids
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Abandoned gas station in Meridian, Oklahoma.
See also
In Spanish: Meridian (condado de Logan, Oklahoma) para niños
