Location of Meridian, Florida
Location of the Meridian with homes, church, and school in 1940

Meridian is a small and old unincorporated community in northwestern Leon County, Florida, United States.

Location

Meridian is located on the west side of Lake Iamonia on N. Meridian Road, 12 miles north of Tallahassee.

History

Antebellum

Meridian started as the center and community gathering place for nearby antebellum cotton plantations of Burgesstown, the William A. Carr Plantation, Bannerman Plantation, the James A. Kirksey Plantation, and the G.W. Holland Plantation.

20th Century

In 1940, Meridian consisted of 20 homes in the immediate area and 20 more homes, a church, and school in the outlying area north of Meridian on N. Meridian Road. A saw mill was located south and east of Meridian.

Today, Meridian is still a community of several large homes and estates.

Political

Leon County Commissioners are elected in a nonpartisan election. For reference, however, their party registrations are listed.

Meridian Governmental Representation
PositionNameParty
County Commission At-LargeNick MaddoxDemocrat
County Commission At-LargeCarolyn CummingsDemocrat
Commissioner Dist. 3Rick MinorDemocrat
Commissioner Dist. 4Brian WelchDemocrat
U.S. HouseNeal DunnRepublican
Florida HouseAllison TantDemocrat
Florida SenateCorey SimonRepublican

References

  • Paisley, Clifton. From Cotton to Quail, University Press of Florida 1989.

30°38′19″N 84°16′55″W / 30.63861°N 84.28194°W / 30.63861; -84.28194

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