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Merced is a city located in Merced County in California's Central Valley, approximately 110 miles southeast of San Francisco and 45 miles north of Fresno. As of 2020, Merced had a population of over 86,000 residents, making it the largest city in Merced County.

History of Merced

Merced was founded in 1870 as a railroad town along the route of the Central Pacific Railroad between Sacramento and Los Angeles. The city was named after the Merced River which runs through the area. In the late 1800s, Merced became an important agriculture hub and saw growth in population. Some key moments in Merced's history include:

1872 - Courthouse constructed, establishing Merced as county seat
1876 - Merced Flouring Mills established, spurring wheat production
1886 - Merced Irrigation District formed to manage local water rights
1918 - Construction of Lake Yosemite for irrigation and recreation

To learn more about the history of Merced, visit the Merced Wikipedia page.

Attractions and Landmarks

Some of the top attractions and landmarks in Merced include:

Merced County Courthouse

The historic Merced County Courthouse was built in 1875 and remains in operation today. This beautiful courthouse is located in downtown Merced at 2222 M Street. More information can be found on the Merced County website.

Merced Multicultural Arts Center

Located downtown at 645 W Main St, this center celebrates diversity through visual and performing arts. Visit their Facebook page.

Merced County Fairgrounds

Home to the annual Merced County Fair, this fairground hosts various events year-round. Located at 900 Martin Luther King Jr Way. Website: mercedcountyfair.com

Transportation

Merced transportation options include:

Merced Regional Airport

Located just northeast of downtown at 20 Macready Dr, this public airport provides regional flights. Website: mercedairport.com

Merced Transit "The Bus"

Public bus system serving Merced and surrounding areas. Website: mercedthebus.com

Amtrak

Merced is served by Amtrak's San Joaquin line with service north to Sacramento and Oakland and south to Bakersfield. The Merced Amtrak station is located at 324 W 24th St.

Education

Public education in Merced is managed by several school districts:

Merced City School District - Elementary and middle schools
Merced Union High School District - High schools
Weaver Union School District - Elementary and middle schools

Higher education:

University of California, Merced - Public research university
Merced College - Community college

Economy and Major Employers

Historically an agricultural community, Merced has developed a more diversified economy in recent decades focused on:

Food processing - Merced is home to many food production and packaging facilities.
Warehousing and distribution - Merced's central location makes it a hub for warehousing and logistics companies.
Healthcare - Major employers include Mercy Medical Center Merced.
Education - The University of California, Merced provides many research and education jobs.

Some of the largest employers in Merced include:

Mercy Medical Center Merced - 333 W 16th St, Merced, CA 95340, (209) 564-5000
Foster Farms - Livingston Complex, 850 Hwy C, Livingston, CA 95334, (209) 394-2712
University of California, Merced - 5200 N Lake Rd, Merced, CA 95343, (209) 228-4400
Merced County - 2222 M St, Merced, CA 95340, (209) 385-7636

To learn more, visit the Merced Chamber of Commerce website at business.mercedchamber.com.

Local Sports

Sports fans can enjoy:

Merced High School - Offers 25 varsity sports programs.
Golden Valley High School - Competes in CIF Central Section.
Merced County Soccer Complex - Hosts youth and adult soccer leagues. Website: playmcsc.com

Additional Local Resources

City of Merced - Official city government website
Merced County - Official county website
Merced Tourism Bureau - Visitor information
Merced County Library - Public library system

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