The History of Meredosia High School
Meredosia (population 1,041) is located in western Illinois in the northwest corner of Morgan County. The
town was first settled in 1816 and platted in 1832. Its prime location on the banks of the Illinois River led to its
rapid early growth. At one time there were four "fisheries" in town. Illinois Route 104 is the main roadway to and
from Meredosia and connects it to U.S. Route 67 just two miles to the east. A branch of the Norfolk & Western
Railroad travels to the southside of Meredosia. The Meredosia Lake sits quietly to the north of town. A short and
interesting article on the town's history can be read at:
The history of the school system in town is in need of research. We believe primary education probably
started as early as the mid-1850s. A high school was likely in place by the late 1800s. Meredosia High School served
the community on a solo basis through the early 1950s. It was then that consolidation talks were initiated with its
neighbor to the west, Chambersburg (also on this site). This effort was realized in 1955 when the Meredosia-Chambersburg School District
was formed. The high school for the district was located in Meredosia.
It is quite possible that the original Meredosia High School building is still utilized as the Meredosia-Chambersburg
High School building today. We are in need of this information from a local fan.
Meredosia High School Quick Facts
Year opened: late
1800s
Year consolidated w/ Chambersburg: 1955
Consolidated to: Meredosia-Chambersburg
High School
Meredosia HS team nickname: unavailable
MHS team colors: unavailable
School Fight Song: unavailable
