History & Origins
Merrick's name is believed to come from what Native American word?
Meroke
Which NFL quarterback and Hall of Famer grew up in Merrick and attended Sanford H. Calhoun High School?
In which county is Merrick located?
Nassau County
What hit sitcom used two Merrick homes for exterior shots?
Everybody Loves Raymond
In what year was Congregation Ohav Sholom founded?
1962
What did the Native American word "Meroke" mean?
Oyster bed
Which infamous former Merrick resident injured Mary Jo Buttafuoco?
Amy Fisher
What is Merrick's ZIP code?
11566
What is the mascot of Sanford H. Calhoun High School?
The Colts
Which rabbi served as Ohav Sholom's spiritual leader for nearly five decades, from 1963 to 2010?
Rabbi Jeremiah Wohlberg
Merrick is part of which town in Nassau County?
Town of Hempstead
Which former U.S. Congressman representing Long Island grew up in Merrick?
Pete King
What is the demonym for a resident of Merrick?
Merokian
The HBO series Mildred Pierce starring this famous actress was filmed in The Gables section of Merrick.
Kate Winslet
Before Congregation Ohav Sholom moved into its permanent synagogue building, how did the congregation begin in 1962, and where did its founding families initially gather for prayer?
Six Merrick Jewish families founded the congregation in the spring of 1962 and initially rented a store on Merrick Avenue where they gathered to pray.
What was Merrick Road originally known as in the mid-1800s?
Merrick & Jamaica Plank Road
Which Nobel Prize-winning economist and longtime New York Times columnist grew up in Merrick?
Paul Krugman
According to the U.S. Census, Merrick's population grew significantly during the post-World War II suburban expansion of Long Island. What major transportation development, completed in the 1920s and running through Merrick, helped set the stage for this later population boom by improving automobile access to the area?
The Sunrise Highway
Which Merrick-born comedian and actor is known for creating and starring in the hit FX series Louie and for his stand-up comedy career?
Louis C.K.
Who was the first president of Congregation Ohav Sholom?
Herb Kronish
Which railroad entrepreneur reportedly owned more than half of Merrick during the 1860s?
Charles Fox
Which famous fashion designer, known for his luxury handbags and clothing line, is from Merrick?
Michael Kors
What secondary school district serves most Merrick students?
Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District
What famous ice cream makers grew up in Merrick?
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield
The Rabbi Jeremiah Wohlberg Institute of Adult Jewish Studies has hosted many notable speakers. Which well-known Holocaust historian and author, famous for her work on Holocaust denial, is listed among those guest lecturers?
Deborah Lipstadt