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Old Town Photos

Follow this link to see some wonderful old photos of Metamora, courtesy of Marie Anness. Attempt has been made to optimize photos for quick download time, but will still take time for a dial-up modem.

Brief Histories

Canal’s Historic Significance - As settlers moved into the Northwest Territory after 1800, transportation routes became ... (click here for entire article)

A fascinating "guided tour" of the Whitewater Canal can be read by clicking here, written by Metamora's own local history expert Paul Baudendistel and hosted by the Franklin County Historical Society

The Adventures of Indiana Hannebaum "The King of Metamora" One day I went into the Martindale store, Metamora, Indiana, from school at noon. I told them what I wanted... (click here for entire article)

An issue of The Indiana Historian - a magazine exploring Indiana history
Indiana's canals Most references to Indiana's canal era emphasize the failures. The canal era and canals, however, need to be studied as "a once vital dimension... (click here for entire article)

The Whitewater Canal only carried boats from 1839 to 1865. But the canal was maintained to supply hydraulic power all the way up to 1936 and the Canal produced some of the most interesting history in Franklin County. Did you know that the canal was the center of industrial districts in Metamora and Brookville? At one time or another, there were water powered mills for processing cotton, grinding flour and making paper. click here for more

Historic Buildings in Metamora

(click on the building name to read historical information about the building)

Grist Mill		Odd Fellows Hall
Martindale Hotel		Canal Front Dry Goods Store
Masonic Lodge, Van Camp's Drugs and Martindale Confectionery		Jonathan Banes House
Mill Street Gallery		Blacksmith Shop and Cottage
General Store		Old Faulkner Pierce Drug Store
Walker Brothers Distillery Warehouse		Old Cobbler's Shop and Post Office
Metamora Christian Church		Methodist Church
Gingerbread House

Want to Stay Close to Home? Plan a trip to Metamora - July 4th Celebration, Parade, Ducky Durby and Fireworks! - Visit July 23, 24 and 25 to see over 80 Model T Cars

19060 Main St. Metamora, IN 47030

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Metamora Indiana is the perfect town to visit if your looking for a place to go that has something for everyone! Metamora is the home of Canal Days, the biggest craft show in Indiana. If you're from Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio or anywhere else, this is the perfect day trip or weekend trip. Buses and tour welcome. B&B Lodging. Most shops and attractions are open May through December. See individual shop listings for hours. Visit Historic Metamora today. Step back in time, relax in a quaint 1838 village and experience life in a canal town as it used to be!

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