Merriam, KS, is a city located in the northeastern part of Kansas. Cities Neighboring Merriam, KS. The following Cities are next to Merriam, KS: Overland Park is 9.1 miles south of Merriam, KS. Kansas City is 7.7 miles north of Merriam, KS. Shawnee is 6.1 miles west of Merriam, KS.
The Eads Bridge is a combined road and railway bridge over the Mississippi River at St. Louis, connecting St. Louis and East St. Louis, Illinois. As of April 2014, it carries about 8,100 vehicles daily, down 3,000 since the new Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge opened in February 2014.
1864 Jan 5 Letter signed Edward Bates, Washington, to James B. Eads, St. Louis. Is sorry to hear of Eadsâ illness and hopes for his recovery. 1864 Jan 31 Letter signed Edward Bates, Washington, to James B. Eads, St. Louis. Is glad Eads is recovering and mentions his own poor health. 1864 Feb 24 Letter signed R.N. Stembel, Philadelphia, to James B. Eads, St. Louis.