Mount Meridian, Indiana

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Primarily on US 40, it is approximately Script error: No such module "convert". west-south-west of Indianapolis and Script error: No such module "convert". south-east of Greencastle.Template:Sfn

A post office called Mount Meridian was established in 1835, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[1]

Hurst Brothers

In the late 19th century, the Hurst Brothers general merchants was run by Squire J. Hurst and his brother.Template:Sfn Squire Hurst had came to Mount Meridian in 1885, having been a farmer in Greencastle and Warren Townships.Template:Sfn His older brother William Hurst had bought and shipped livestock until 1880.Template:Sfn Alongside the mercantile partnership, Squire owned a Script error: No such module "convert". farm in Greencastle Township;Template:Sfn whilst William was also a postmaster in Mount Meridian, and owned a Script error: No such module "convert". farm in Greencastle and Warren Townships.Template:Sfn

The Half Way House

The Half Way House was originally built in 1826 by William HeavinTemplate:Sfn Template:Cn-span Such people as Henry Ward Beecher and Abraham Lincoln spent the night there.Template:Sfn Template:Cn-span

Putnam Park Road Course

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