Built in 1903. This was the home of Reverend Harvey Powers. He was known as the organizing mayor for the village government in Meridian in 1903. He was also a Methodist/Protestant Minister. Reverend Powers traveled to the area from Powersville Missouri where many early Meridian settlers originated. He officiated many early local weddings and funerals; he was knows as the man for all of the days “marryin’ and burying”.

Meridian historian Lila Hill presents the Powers House: