Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian is a city of 34,137 people in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, founded in 1854.
Why visit Meridian
Townapedia lists 40 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 62 places to eat, 22 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal UA Bonita Lakes, Meridian City Hall, Meridian Museum of Art and Highland Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Meridian
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Meridian
Meridian is the eighth most populous city in the U.S. state of Mississippi, with a population of 35,052 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Lauderdale County and the principal city of the Meridian, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area. Along major highways, the city is 93 mi (150 km) east of Jackson; 154 mi (248 km) southwest of Birmingham, Alabama; 202 mi (325 km) northeast of New Orleans, Louisiana; and 231 mi (372 km) southeast of Memphis, Tennessee.
From the Wikipedia article Meridian, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks40
Meridian City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Rathaus in Meridian, United States of America
Meridian Museum of Art
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Art museum in Meridian, Mississippi
628 25th Avenue, Meridian
Tu-Sa 11:00-16:00
Wechsler School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
School building in Meridian, United States of America
Alex Loeb Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Commercial building in Meridian, Mississippi
Cahn-Crawford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
House in Meridian, Mississippi
Carnegie Branch Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Carnegie library in Meridian Mississippi
Dement Printing Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic printing company in Meridian, Mississippi
Elson-Dudley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic home located at 1101 29th Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi
Hallie Ward Interiors ft Queen City Art Gallery
Museum · 1.4 mi
Hallie Ward Interiors ft Queen City Art Gallery, established in 2019 in Meridian, MS, is a premium destination for art enthusiasts and...
816 22nd Avenue, Meridian
We-Fr 11:00-17:00
Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Building in Mississippi, United States
Masonic Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Masonic temple in Meridian, United States of America
McLemore Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Cemetery in Mississippi, USA
28 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
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Highland Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Park in Meridian, Mississippi, United States
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes62
Red Lobster
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.6 mi
201 South Frontage Road, Meridian
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
This & That Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger, Chicken, American, Wings · 3.7 mi
This & That Bar & Grill is a vibrant dining destination in Marion, MS. Established in 2024, our family-friendly establishment offers a...
6103 Dale Dr, Marion
El Norte
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.3 mi
1209 22nd Avenue Heights, Meridian
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Margie's Mixing Bowl
Bakery · 2.0 mi
4920 Poplar Springs Drive, Meridian
We-Fr 10:00-17:30; Sa 10:00-14:00
50 more on the map.
Where to stay22
Churches and places of worship112
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Evangelical Presbyterian Church · 1.4 mi
903 23rd Avenue, Meridian
First Presbyterian Church of Meridian
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
St. Patrick Catholic Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging29
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
School · 4.5 mi
7763 Highway 39 North, Meridian
Healthcare10
Map of Meridian
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 36°F | 5.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 40°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 46°F | 5.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 53°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 69°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 71°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 66°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 54°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 43°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 39°F | 5.3 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Meridian Key Fld Gsn 72234 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lauderdale County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-05-04: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Key Field (MEI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Marion 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Nellieburg 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Toomsuba 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Collinsville 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Meridian Station 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Lauderdale 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Enterprise 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Stonewall 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Cuba 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Laurel 55 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Meridian December 2018 18 (6th Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meridian High School in Mississippi, Quentin Melson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meridian December 2018 07 (Soulé Steam Feed Works - Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meridian December 2018 08 (Soulé Steam Feed Works - Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meridian December 2018 26 (Central United Methodist Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meridian December 2018 27 (First Presbyterian Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meridian Depot Historic District, Dudemanfellabra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Meridian December 2018 06 (Meridian Railroad Museum), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meridian December 2018 05 (Union Station), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meridian December 2018 04 (Union Station), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meridian December 2018 03 (Terminal Hotel), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meridian December 2018 28 (United States Post Office and Courthouse), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meridian December 2018 02 (Terminal Hotel), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Railroad Cars in Meridian, Mississippi - December 2024, Paul Lowry, CC BY 2.0
- Meridian Train Station in Mississippi - December 2024, Paul Lowry, CC BY 2.0
- Meridian December 2018 29 (The Meridian Star), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meridian December 2018 30 (Harvest Grill), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meridian December 2018 01 (Visit Meridian Welcome Center), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meridian Underground Music, Nicolas Henderson, CC BY 2.0
- Meridian December 2018 31 (Threefoot Building), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Intersection - A O Tech - Meridian, Mississippi, Nicolas Henderson, CC BY 2.0
- Meridian City Hall dedication after restoration, Dudemanfellabra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highland Park Lake, Dudemanfellabra at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Wechsler School (Meridian, Mississippi), Dudemanfellabra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Meridian Museum of Art, Dudemanfellabra at English Wikipedia ( Original text: Dudemanfellabra ( talk ) ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Patrick's Church 3, Dudemanfellabra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Threefoot Building, Dudemanfellabra at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grand Opera House Meridan MS, Katyrw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cahn-Crawford House, Dudemanfellabra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McLemore Cemetery, Dudemanfellabra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alex Loeb Building, Dudemanfellabra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church of Meridian, Dudemanfellabra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pigford Building, Dudemanfellabra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dement Printing Company, Dudemanfellabra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elson Home 1, Dudemanfellabra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Meridian Post Office-Courthouse, Dudemanfellabra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Merrehope 1, Dudemanfellabra at English Wikipedia ( Original text: Dudemanfellabra ( talk ) ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Meridian December 2018 25 (Temple Theater), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Porter-Crawford House, Dudemanfellabra, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highland Park Dentzel Carousel 1, Dudemanfellabra at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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