The city of Meridian is a
progressive and
rapidly growing city. When pressed for a one-word
description of the city, natives and visitors alike would
probably choose "friendly."
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Others describe
the Meridian area as "beautiful," "accessible" and "a good place
to raise
a family."
Many homes and
churches are on the National Register of Historic Places, including
Merrehope a stately 20 room Victorian mansion. Originally, part of
the home was used as headquarters for Confederate General Leonidas
Polk and was spared by Union General William T. Sherman. Numerous
motels serve the many visitors and newcomers.
Many homes are located on rolling
terrain, graced by native pines and hardwoods. There are a variety of local
housing choices with reasonable rental rates and purchase prices. Homes range
from rustic cabins to spacious contemporary residences to magnificent colonial
mansions.
Just 15 miles northeast
of downtown Meridian lies Naval Air Station Meridian jet training
facility. The main base of NAS Meridian occupies more than 8,000 acres, with an additional 4,000 acres at Joe Williams Field and the target facility SEARAY. The size of NAS Meridian may
be compared to that of other major naval air stations such as NAS Pensacola,
Fla., which has about 5,000 acres. More than 4,000 military, civilians and
dependents work and/or live at the air station. |
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