Merriam, Kansas is located in Johnson County, just 8 minutes south of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Merriam is served by the Shawnee Mission School District which is rated in the top four percent in the nation. Merriam is home to many beautiful parks including popular Antioch Park, Johnson County Park & Recreation’s oldest park.
The world's largest home furnishings retailer will open fall of 2014 in Merriam, Kansas. This Swedish retailer has simple yet modern home-furnishings and accessory designs that are affordable and stylish, appealing to a broad spectrum of clientele. This 359,000 square-foot store will be built near the intersection of Interstate 35 and Johnson Drive and provide more than 300 jobs once complete.