Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA

Meridian lies in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, as part of Mississippi, where the Delta, pine belt, coastal plain and northeastern hills meet in distinct regions. Around Meridian, forests, farmland, river bottoms and small urban centers shape the transition between settled streets and less-developed land. Its development reflects Native homelands, cotton agriculture, railroads and later highway development, which influenced the routes, neighborhoods and commercial centers seen today. The community’s present-day character draws on health care, education, manufacturing, agriculture, local commerce and regional travel, along with public spaces, local traditions and its surrounding landscape.