Meldrum

Meldrum is on the Southern Pacific line and U.S. Highway 84 four miles northeast of Timpson in northeastern Shelby County. The settlement developed around the railroad when it came through the area in 1885, and was named for the president of the road. Meldrum had two stores and several residences in 1946 and one business and several residences in 1988. No population statistics were available for 2000.

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Belongs to

Meldrum is part of or belongs to the following places:

Currently Exists

No

Place type

Meldrum is classified as a Town

Associated Names

  • (Bobo)
  • (Linwood)

Location

Latitude: 31.92155850
Longitude: -94.33492260

Has Post Office

No

Is Incorporated

No