Meridian Mississippi; An Industrial Town From Another Era

soule steam works

We are continuing our trek southwest to spend the winter in Texas and have spent three days in this mid-sized southern town of Meridian, Mississippi.  General Sherman burned most of the city down during the Civil War.  After the war it was rebuilt and was once a booming industrial town located on a railway hub growing many large businesses.  In the 1950’s and the decline of the railway industry the town fell into a depression and is still working on the recovery.  We did find a few places to explore… Continue reading “Meridian Mississippi; An Industrial Town From Another Era”