Meridian is a ghost town in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States.

History

An early variant name was Big Sandy.[1] A post office called Big Sandy was established in 1865, renamed Meridian in 1870 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1883.[2] Meridian was named from its location on the sixth principal meridian.[3]

The name is still used for Meridian Public Schools in the same county.

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  3. ^ Dawson, Charles (1912). Pioneer Tales of the Oregon Trail and of Jefferson County .... Crane. p. 258.