Merrian, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Merriam, Pennsylvania
|
|
|---|---|
 Merriam, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Merriam, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northumberland |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Merriam is a small place in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government.
What is Merriam?
Merriam is not a city or a town with its own mayor or town council. Instead, it is a collection of homes and businesses. These places are often part of a larger township or county.
Where is Merriam Located?
Merriam can be found in the state of Pennsylvania. It is specifically located within Northumberland County. This county is in the central part of Pennsylvania.
What Does "Unincorporated Community" Mean?
An unincorporated community is a place that is not officially organized as a city or town. It does not have its own separate government. Instead, it is governed by the larger county or township it is in.
- People living in Merriam follow the rules of Northumberland County.
- They get services like police and fire protection from the county.
- This is different from a city, which has its own local laws and services.
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Merrian, Pennsylvania Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.