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Mount Meridian is an unincorporated community located in Marion Township, Putnam County, Indiana. Primarily on US 40, it's approximately 34 miles west from Indianapolis. It's called Mount Meridian due to the fact it's in the highest place in the county and surrounding areas.
[edit] Points of interest
About 1/2 mile SW of the community is the Putnam Park Road Course. Mainly used as a test track, it holds races, practices and special events for all types of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, Porsche, Dodge Viper, and professional race car drivers of all types. It is also a primary location to test new vehicles and race car models. The track was featured on the Speed Channel in 2007.
[edit] Geography
Mount Meridian is located at 39°36'6.55" North, 86°45'26.06" West (39.601820, -86.757240)[1], south east of Greencastle, Indiana.
[edit] References
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
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