Meridian, MS, USA

Located near the junction of Interstate 20 and Interstate 59 in the eastern part of the state, the city of Meridian is considered one of the largest cities in Mississippi. It is the seat of Lauderdale County and the main city of the Meridian, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area. Much of the population is employed in military, healthcare, and tourism-related services. The city has plenty of historic attractions related to the period following the Civil War, including nine historic downtown districts, the City Hall, Catholic and Methodist churches, and other notable examples of historic architecture. 

Nicknamed the Queen City, Meridian was founded in 1860. The city is home to the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience. Other points of interest include the Meridian Museum of Art, the Dentzel Antique Carousel at Highland Park, Skate Odyssey of Meridian Inc., the Mississippi Children’s Museum - Meridian, the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum, and Bonita Lakes Park.