Why do the streets in downtown Meridian, Mississippi twist and turn in such strange ways? The answer goes back to the 1850s, when two rival developers—Lewis Ragsdale and John T. Ball—fought over how the city should be built. This video uncovers the wild backstory behind Meridian’s clashing street grids, the feud over the city’s name, and the literal battle of survey stakes that shaped the town. | Brett Kenyon

Meridian, Mississippi is home to a hidden treasure: the Dentzel Carousel. Built in the 1890s, it’s the only one of its kind in the world and the only National Historic Landmark carousel in the South. From the World’s Fair to Highland Park, this ride has been spinning history for over 100 years—right here in Mississippi. #mississippitiktok #MississippiHistory #HiddenGemsUSA #MeridianMS #HistoricCarousel | Brett Kenyon