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Merriam, Indiana
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 Merriam, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Merriam, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Noble |
| Township | Noble |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46701
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-48510 |
| GNIS feature ID | 439026 |
Merriam is an unincorporated community in Noble Township, Noble County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Merriam in 1853, and remained in operation until 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 41°17′14″N 85°26′04″W / 41.28722°N 85.43444°W.
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