Merriam is an unincorporated community in Noble Township, Noble County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

[1] A post office was established at Merriam in 1853, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.

[3] According to Ronald L. Baker, the name may honor Mason M. Merriam or a member of his family.

[4] Mason M. Merriam operated a local store in the 1840s.

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