Editing Merrillville, Indiana

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| official_name      = Merrillville, Indiana
| settlement_type    = [[Town]]
| nickname           = 
| mapsize            = 250x200px
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| image_skyline      = Merrillville_Skyline_with_US_30.jpg
| imagesize          = 
| image_caption      = Merrillville's skyline in May 2012
| image_flag         = Flag of Merrillville, Indiana.svg
| image_seal         = Merrillville_seal.jpg
| map_caption        = Location of Merrillville in Lake County, Indiana.
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| subdivision_type   = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
| subdivision_name   = {{USA}}
| subdivision_type1  = [[U.S. state|State]]
| subdivision_name1  = {{flag|Indiana}}
| subdivision_type2  = [[List of counties in Indiana|County]]
| subdivision_name2  = [[Lake County, Indiana|Lake]]
| subdivision_type3  = [[List of townships in Indiana|Township]]
| subdivision_name3  = [[Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana|Ross]]
| government_type    = Town
| leader_title       = Town Manager
| leader_name        = Patrick J. Reardon{{citation needed|date=January 2024}}
| established_title  = Established
| established_date   = 1834
<!-- Population -->| established_title1 = Incorporated
| established_date1  = 1971
| population_as_of   = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
| population_est     = 
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| population_footnotes = 
| population_total   = 36444
| population_density_km2 = 423.36
| population_density_sq_mi = 1096.49
| population_note    = 
| timezone           = [[North American Central Time Zone|CST]]
| utc_offset         = &minus;6
| timezone_DST       = [[North American Central Time Zone|CDT]]
| utc_offset_DST     = &minus;5
<!-- Area -->| unit_pref          = Imperial
| area_footnotes     = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2020">{{cite web|title=2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_18.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=March 16, 2022}}</ref>
| area_magnitude     = 
| area_total_km2     = 86.21
| area_land_km2      = 86.08
| area_water_km2     = 0.12
| area_total_sq_mi   = 33.29
| area_land_sq_mi    = 33.24
| area_water_sq_mi   = 0.05
| elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/>
| elevation_ft       = 679
| coordinates        = {{coord|41|29|08|N|87|20|07|W|region:US-IN|display=inline,title}}
| website            = [http://www.merrillville.in.gov/ www.merrillville.in.gov]
| postal_code_type   = [[ZIP code]]s
| postal_code        = 46410, 46411, 46342(Partial)
| area_code          = [[Area code 219|219]]
| blank_name         = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_info         = 18-48528<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>
| blank1_name        = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
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| footnotes          = 
}}
'''Merrillville''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|m|ɛr|əl|v|ɪ|l}} {{respell|MAIR|əl|vil}}, {{small|locally}} {{IPAc-en|ˈ|m|ɛər|v|ɪ|l}}) is a town in [[Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana]], United States. The population was 36,444 at the 2020 census. Merrillville is in east-central Lake County, in the [[Chicago metropolitan area]]. On January 1, 2015, Merrillville became the [[List of towns in Indiana|most populated town in Indiana]], as [[Fishers, Indiana|Fishers]] in [[Hamilton County, Indiana|Hamilton County]] was converted from a town to a city. The town serves as a major shopping hub for [[Northwest Indiana]].

==Geography==
[[File:Merrillville, IN (JCT US 30 and I-65).JPG|thumb|Merrillville as seen from junction of US 30 and I-65]]
According to the 2010 census, Merrillville has a total area of {{convert|33.26|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|33.22|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 99.88%) is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 0.12%) is water.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1848528
  |title=G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1
  |access-date=July 17, 2015
  |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213060954/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1848528
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
  |url-status=dead
  }}</ref>

The town is centered on the intersection of [[U.S. Route 30]] and [[Interstate 65]].

The [[Lincoln Highway]] runs through Merrillville. The original alignment of Lincoln Highway is known as 73rd Avenue (also called Old Lincoln Highway) in Merrillville, while the current Lincoln Highway ([[US 30]]) is known as 81st Avenue. [[State Road 53 (Indiana)|State Road 53]] (Broadway) and [[State Road 55 (Indiana)|State Road 55]] (Taft Street) traverse the town from north to south.

Merrillville's asymmetric shape results in numerous boundaries with other municipalities. It is bordered by [[Gary, Indiana|Gary]] and unincorporated [[Calumet Township, Lake County, Indiana|Calumet Township, Lake County]], to the north; [[Hobart, Indiana|Hobart]] to the northeast; [[Union Township, Porter County, Indiana|Union Township, Porter County]], to the east; [[Winfield, Indiana|Winfield]] and [[Crown Point, Indiana|Crown Point]] to the south; [[Schererville, Indiana|Schererville]] to the west; and [[Griffith, Indiana|Griffith]] to the northwest.
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|18|36|1.4
|28|48|2.5
|38|60|3.7
|47|72|3.7
|57|82|3.9
|62|85|3.7
|61|84|3.7
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|44|66|2.8
|34|51|3.3
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==History==
Merrillville occupies what used to be woodland belonging to the [[Potawatomi]] Indians. In 1834, a clearing was created for ceremonial purposes and called McGwinn Village. A year later, a white man, Jeremiah Wiggins, settled in the place; McGwinn Village became Wiggins Point.<ref name="autogenerated1">[http://www.townofmerrillville.com/town_history.html] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060923173039/http://www.townofmerrillville.com/town_history.html|date=September 23, 2006}}</ref>

Wiggins Point became a well-known stop for wagon trains heading to [[Joliet, Illinois]] along the [[Sauk Trail]] (also called the Sac Trail), an old Indian trail. At one time, 16 trails radiated outward from Wiggins Point. In 1838, Wiggins died. Sometime afterward, local settlers renamed the place Centerville. Later still, it was renamed Merrillville after the brothers Dudley and William Merrill.<ref name="autogenerated1" /> Dudley Merrill operated a hotel and store in Centerville, and his son John P. Merrill was a Township Trustee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lowellpl.lib.in.us/merrill.htm |title=Dudley Y. Merrill (1814-1890) |publisher=Lowellpl.lib.in.us |date=March 22, 2008 |access-date=September 7, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203084535/http://www.lowellpl.lib.in.us/merrill.htm |archive-date=February 3, 2016 }}</ref>

Nearby, in the same former Potawatomi hunting grounds, other settlements had sprung up. Near Deep River creek was a settlement named Deep River; near Turkey Creek was another settlement with that creek's name. Others included Ainsworth, Lottaville, and Rexville. At one time, the post office for the area was named Lottaville.

In 1848, all of these settlements, including Merrillville (that is, the old McGwinn Village) were collected into one and called Ross Township. As time went by, bits and pieces of Ross Township were taken by [[Hobart, Indiana|Hobart]] and [[Crown Point, Indiana|Crown Point]] when those towns incorporated.

In 1971, the area officially became Merrillville (which now includes the old Merrillville as well as other settlements nearby) and was incorporated as a town under Indiana law.<ref name="autogenerated1" /> During this time, the majority of the town's growth was due to [[white flight]] from [[Gary, Indiana|Gary]].<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|title=Merrillville, IN |url=http://encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/815.html |encyclopedia=Encyclopedia of Chicago |publisher=Chicago Historical Society |access-date=May 2, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120626161613/http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/815.html |archive-date=June 26, 2012 }}</ref>

In 1993, Merrillville tried to annex unincorporated [[Winfield Township, Lake County, Indiana|Winfield Township]] to get more land. The residents blocked Merrillville by creating the town of [[Winfield, Indiana|Winfield]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nwitimes.com/uncategorized/annexation-diary-graphic/article_a962e20f-4e4f-54e4-a600-aef7874c2ba6.html|title=Annexation Diary|date=July 4, 1993 |publisher=The Times of Northwest Indiana|access-date=July 17, 2015}}</ref>

[[File:Purdue Technology Center, Merrillville, Indiana.jpg|thumb|Purdue Technology Center at Ameriplex at the Crossroads in Merrillville]]

In 2009, a pedestrian bridge at Hidden Lake Park collapsed, injuring at least 25 people<ref name="chicagotribume.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2009-07-06-0907050246-story.html|title=Why did bridge collapse?|last=Janssen|first=Kim|website=chicagotribune.com|date=July 6, 2009 }}</ref><ref name="indystar.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.indystar.com/article/20090705/LOCAL/90705001/16+hurt+after+Merrillville+bridge+collapses|title=25 hurt after Merrillville bridge collapses|date=July 8, 2009|website=Indianapolis Star|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090708091300/http://www.indystar.com/article/20090705/LOCAL/90705001/16+hurt+after+Merrillville+bridge+collapses|archive-date=July 8, 2009}}</ref> The catastrophe occurred around 10&nbsp;PM after the annual Fourth of July fireworks display,<ref name="nwitimes.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/dozens-plummet-into-hidden-lake-in-merrillville-after-fireworks-display/article_470fd203-ee52-54d4-8a07-1f21b8655a10.html|title=Dozens plummet into Hidden Lake in Merrillville after fireworks display|date=July 5, 2009|website=nwitimes.com}}</ref> when several dozen people attempted to cross the wood suspension bridge.<ref name="thetimesonline.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/official-bridge-at-hidden-lake-was-overcrowded/article_4d8abac5-9aac-5537-9282-ebfcc32bd572.html|title=Official: Bridge at Hidden Lake was overcrowded|last=Tweh|first=Bowdeya|website=nwitimes.com|date=July 5, 2009 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130204045428/http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/official-bridge-at-hidden-lake-was-overcrowded/article_4d8abac5-9aac-5537-9282-ebfcc32bd572.html|archive-date=February 4, 2013}}</ref> Police officers stationed at either side of the bridge were unable to stop the advancing parkgoers, and with numerous people jumping up and down the 30-year-old bridge collapsed, sending somewhere around 50 people into the waters of Hidden Lake.

The [[Morgan-Skinner-Boyd Homestead]] and [[John Wood Old Mill]] are listed in the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref><ref name="nps">{{cite web|url=http://www.nps.gov/nr/listings/20110107.htm|title=National Register of Historic Places Listings|date=January 7, 2011|work=Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 12/27/10 through 12/30/10|publisher=National Park Service}}</ref>

==Economy==
Merrillville is a hub for retail trade in [[Northwest Indiana]]. The US 30 corridor between Taft Street and Colorado Street harbors a large concentration of [[big-box store|big-box]] retailers, hotels, restaurants, and automobile dealerships.

Ameriplex at the Crossroads, an industrial and technology park, opened at Broadway between 93rd Avenue and 101st Avenue in 2005. The development is designated an Indiana Certified Technology Park and includes a business incubator and technology center operated by the [[Purdue Research Park|Purdue Research Foundation]].

[[Heavy industry]] such as [[steelmaking]] and [[petroleum refining]], which characterizes the economy of northern Lake County, does not have a significant presence in Merrillville. The town is home to the corporate headquarters of Fortune 500 energy company [[NiSource]], hospitality management firm [[White Lodging]], and [[Centier Bank]], Indiana's largest privately owned independent bank.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.centier.com/index.cfm/about-us/message-from-mike/ |title=Message From Mike |publisher=Centier |date=October 22, 2012 |access-date=September 7, 2015}}</ref>[[File:Centier Bank Headquarters in Merrillville, IN.JPG|thumb|left|200px|Centier Bank]]

Merrillville's nearest commercial airports are [[Griffith-Merrillville Airport]] in [[Griffith, Indiana|Griffith]] and [[Gary/Chicago International Airport]] in [[Gary, Indiana|Gary]].

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1970= 15918
|1980= 27677
|1990= 27257
|2000= 30560
|2010= 35246
|2020= 36444
|footnote=Source: US Census Bureau.
}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+'''Merrillville town, Indiana – Racial and ethnic composition'''<br><small>{{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}</small>
!Race / Ethnicity <small>(''NH = Non-Hispanic'')</small>
!Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Merrillville town, Indiana |url=https://data.census.gov/table?g=160XX00US1848528&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date= }}</ref>
!Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Merrillville town, Indiana |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US1848528&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date= }}</ref>
!{{partial|Pop 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Merrillville town, Indiana |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US1848528&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date= }}</ref>
!% 2000
!% 2010
!{{partial|% 2020}}
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] alone (NH)
|19,701
|14,095
|style='background: #ffffe6; |10,827
|64.47%
|39.99%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |29.71%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] alone (NH)
|6,908
|15,410
|style='background: #ffffe6; |18,262
|22.60%
|43.72%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |50.11%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] alone (NH)
|59
|47
|style='background: #ffffe6; |56
|0.19%
|0.13%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.15%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH)
|450
|412
|style='background: #ffffe6; |486
|1.47%
|1.17%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |1.33%
|-
|[[Native Hawaiian]] or [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] alone (NH)
|3
|4
|style='background: #ffffe6; |5
|0.01%
|0.01%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.01%
|-
|[[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Other race]] alone (NH)
|49
|62
|style='background: #ffffe6; |116
|0.16%
|0.18%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.32%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed race or Multiracial]] (NH)
|440
|683
|style='background: #ffffe6; |1,317
|1.44%
|1.94%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |3.61%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
|2,950
|4,533
|style='background: #ffffe6; |5,375
|9.65%
|12.86%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |14.75%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''30,560'''
|'''35,246'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''36,444'''
|'''100.00%'''
|'''100.00%'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%'''
|}

===2020 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2020, there were 36,444 people and 15,176 households living in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1095.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. The racial and ethnic makeup of the town excluding Hispanics from the racial categories was 29.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White (non-Hispanic)]], 50.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American (non-Hispanic)]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American (non-Hispanic)]], 1.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian (non-Hispanic)]], 3.6% [[Multiracial Americans|Multiracial (non-Hispanic)]], and 14.8% [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.<ref name=2020CensusP2/>

There were 15,176 households, of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 37.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 23.2% had a male householder with no wife present. The average family size was 3.27. The median age in the town was 39.1 years.

As of 2020, the median income for a household in the town was $62,221 while the median income for a family in the town was $84,667. About 14.5% of the population were estimated to be below the poverty line.<ref>{{cite web|title=Populations and People: Merrillville town, IN|url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Merrillville_town,_Indiana?g=160XX00US1848528#populations-and-people |website=United States Census Bureau}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 11, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 35,246 people, 13,696 households, and 9,016 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1061.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 14,842 housing units at an average density of {{convert|446.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 46.4% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 44.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 4.6% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 3.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 12.9% of the population.

There were 13,696 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the town was 36.7 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

As of 2010, the median income for a household in the town was $49,469 while the mean income for a household in the town was $57,728. The median income for a family was $56,911 and the mean income for a family was $65,925. The estimated per capita income for the town was $22,993. About 8.9% of families and 12.0% of the population were estimated to be below the poverty line.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_10_3YR_DP03&prodType=table|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212213345/http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_10_3YR_DP03&prodType=table|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 12, 2020|title=Selected Econommic Characteristics : 2008-2010 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates|publisher=Factfinder2.census.gov|access-date=September 7, 2015}}</ref>

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 30,560 people, 11,678 households, and 8,127 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|918.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 12,303 housing units at an average density of {{convert|369.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 69.65% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 22.86% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.33% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.51% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.39% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.24% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 9.65% of the population.

There were 11,678 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $49,545, and the median income for a family was $56,355. Males had a median income of $41,820 versus $29,005 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $22,293. About 2.6% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

==Transportation==
[[Barons Bus Lines]] services Merrillville seven days per week as part of schedule 0025, westbound, with local service between [[Cleveland, Ohio]] and Chicago, Illinois.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://baronsbus.com/local-bus-routes/merrillville-in-motel-6-barons-bus-stop/|title=Merrillville Indiana Motel 6 Barons Bus Stop|date=April 1, 2022 |website=baronsbus.com |access-date=July 7, 2022}}</ref>

[[Gary Public Transportation Corporation]] provides bus service along the Broadway Avenue Corridor via the ''[[Broadway Metro Express]]'' and within the US 30 retail/office corridor. The closest South Shore Line station is in [[downtown Gary]] and can be reached using the ''[[Broadway Metro Express]]'' or Barons Bus schedule 0025. The closest Amtrak station is in [[Dyer, Indiana]]. It cannot be directly reached by public transit.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}}

==Education==
Public education in the town is provided by the [[Merrillville Community School Corporation]]. [[Andrean High School]], a Roman Catholic institution operated by the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Gary|Diocese of Gary]], is also in Merrillville.

Lake County Public Library operates the Central Library at 1919 West 81st Avenue in Merrillville.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lcplin.org |title=Lake County Indiana Public Library Events Programs Kids Books Teens |publisher=Lcplin.org |access-date=September 7, 2015}}</ref>

==Notable people==
[[File:Pop shouting profanity.JPG|thumb|175px|Gregg Popovich in 2010]]
{{collist|
*[[CJ Alexander]], Major League Baseball player
*[[David Bedella]], actor
*[[Cristal C. Brisco]], lawyer
*[[Chris Chyung]], politician
*[[Dan Dakich]], basketball sportscaster
*[[Chet Dobis]], politician
*[[Dianne Durham]], gymnast
*[[Kenneth Grant (American football)|Kenneth Grant]], football player
*[[Kody Hoese]], professional baseball player
*[[Tom Jelesky]], National Football League player
*[[Brandon Jordan (gridiron football)|Brandon Jordan]], football player and coach
*[[Ted Karras Jr.]], football player and coach
*[[Rodolfo Lozano]], lawyer
*[[Maureen Mahoney]], lawyer
*[[Sean Manaea]], Major League Baseball pitcher
*[[Len Matela]], professional basketball player
*[[Karen McDougal]], model
*[[Mike Neal]], National Football League player
*[[David Neville (sprinter)|David Neville]], athlete, Olympic Gold and Bronze medalist
*[[Craig Osika]], National Football League player
*[[Gregg Popovich]], National Basketball Association coach
*[[Iliana Regan]], chef
*[[Jeff Samardzija]], Major League Baseball pitcher
*[[Michael Tanke]], soccer player and coach
*[[Ryan Tatusko]], professional baseball pitcher
*[[Pete Visclosky]], politician
*[[Eugene Wilson (American football)|Eugene Wilson]], National Football League player
}}

==References==
{{Reflist|colwidth=30em}}

==External links==
* [http://www.merrillville.in.gov/ Official website]
* [http://www.merrillvillehistory.org/ Merrillville Historical Society website]
* [http://www.crossroadschamber.org/ Merrillville Chamber of Commerce]

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[[Category:Towns in Lake County, Indiana]]
[[Category:Towns in Indiana]]
[[Category:Northwest Indiana]]
[[Category:Chicago metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1834]]
[[Category:1834 establishments in Indiana]]