Merom, Indiana facts for kids
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Merom, Indiana
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The former Union Christian College in Merom is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Location of Merom in Sullivan County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Sullivan |
| Township | Gill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 208 |
| • Density | 585.92/sq mi (225.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47861
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-48474 |
| GNIS feature ID | 439023 |
| Website | http://meromindiana.org/ |
Merom is a small town in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States. It is located in Gill Township. In 2020, about 208 people lived there. Merom is part of the Terre Haute area. A large power plant, the Merom Generating Station, is also nearby.
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History of Merom
Merom was started in 1817. It was once the first county seat for Sullivan County. This means it was where the main government offices were located.
The town's name comes from a battle mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. This battle was called the Battle of the Waters of Merom. Merom has had a post office since 1818.
A school called Union Christian College was in Merom for many years. It operated from 1859 to 1924.
Geography of Merom
Merom is located at 39°3′25″N 87°34′0″W / 39.05694°N 87.56667°W. This is its exact spot on a map.
According to information from 2010, the town covers about 0.36 square miles. All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Merom is also known for Bluff Park. This park is where a special type of rock, called Merom Sandstone, was first found.
Population Changes in Merom
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 234 | — | |
| 1870 | 426 | 82.1% | |
| 1880 | 407 | −4.5% | |
| 1890 | 412 | 1.2% | |
| 1900 | 478 | 16.0% | |
| 1910 | 521 | 9.0% | |
| 1920 | 503 | −3.5% | |
| 1930 | 397 | −21.1% | |
| 1940 | 499 | 25.7% | |
| 1950 | 374 | −25.1% | |
| 1960 | 352 | −5.9% | |
| 1970 | 305 | −13.4% | |
| 1980 | 360 | 18.0% | |
| 1990 | 257 | −28.6% | |
| 2000 | 294 | 14.4% | |
| 2010 | 228 | −22.4% | |
| 2020 | 208 | −8.8% | |
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Merom's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 228 people living in Merom. These people lived in 99 different homes. About 59 of these homes were families.
Everyone living in Merom at that time was White. A very small number, 0.4%, were Hispanic or Latino.
About 36% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes, 42%, were married couples. The average age of people in Merom was about 39 years old.
Education in Merom
Merom has a public library. It is a part of the Sullivan County Public Library system.
The Merom – Gill Township Carnegie Library opened in 1918. It is a two-story building with beautiful wooden details. Local people think Merom is the smallest town in the U.S. to have a library built by the Carnegie Foundation.
Arts and Culture in Merom
The Merom Camp and Retreat Center is located where the old Union Christian College used to be. It is a place for groups to gather and learn.
Merom Bluff Park is a popular spot. It looks out over the Wabash River and the farm fields of Illinois. Every year, the park hosts the Merom Chautauqua. This is a festival with speakers, music, and other cultural events.
Images for kids
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Photo from Small Town Indiana photo survey.
See also
In Spanish: Merom (Indiana) para niños
