Matamoras, Indiana facts for kids
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Matamoras, Indiana
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West entrance of Matamoras, Indiana
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Blackford County's location in Indiana
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 Matamoras, Indiana
Location in Blackford County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Blackford |
| Township | Harrison |
| Established | circa 1833 |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47359
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-47550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 438709 |
Matamoras is a small, unincorporated community located in the northeast part of Harrison Township, within Blackford County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is the oldest community in Blackford County, even though it wasn't the first area to be officially mapped out.
Where is Matamoras?
Matamoras is found right by the Salamonie River. It is less than one mile east of the town of Montpelier.
A Glimpse into Matamoras's Past
This community was likely named after a city in Mexico called Matamoros. That Mexican city was famous for being a battleground during the Mexican–American War.
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