Merriman
Merriman, on Farm Road 2461 four miles south of Ranger in north central Eastland County, was the original county seat in 1874. An election in 1875 made Eastland the county seat, and Merriman lost its prospects for growth. Even the oil boom in the region from 1917 to 1925 did not revive the community. The 1983 county highway map showed a church and cemetery and a business at the community. The population of Merriman was estimated at fourteen in 1980 through 2000.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
William R. Hunt | © Texas State Historical Association
At a Glance
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Merriman is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- (Flannagan's Ranch)
Locations
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- Latitude
- 32.42290900
- Longitude
- -98.69811450
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Merriman by the Numbers
Population Counts
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| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 2009 | Local Officials |