Metamora, Indiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Metamora, Indiana
Census-designated place
Metamora, with railroad and canal in the foreground
Location of Metamora in Franklin County, Indiana.
Metamora, Indiana Location in Indiana
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Franklin
Township	Metamora
Area
• Total	0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2)
• Land	0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	715 ft (218 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	207
• Density	616.07/sq mi (238.01/km2)
ZIP code	47030
FIPS code	18-48563
GNIS feature ID	2587022

Metamora is a small, historic community in Franklin County, Indiana. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place. This means it's a recognized area, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city.

Metamora was once a very busy stop along the Whitewater Canal. Today, many people visit Metamora to explore its unique history. In 2010, about 188 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 207.

A Look Back: Metamora's History

Metamora was officially planned out in 1838. Its name comes from a play called Metamora; or, The Last of the Wampanoags. This play was written by John Augustus Stone.

The Whitewater Canal was very important for Metamora. Boats used the canal from 1839 to 1865. Even after that, the canal was kept working. It provided water power for factories until 1936.

The canal helped create many industries in Metamora. There were mills that used water power to process cotton. Other mills ground flour or made paper. Metamora is home to Indiana's oldest grist mill, which still works today!

You can also find the only wooden aqueduct in the United States here. An aqueduct is like a bridge that carries water. This one carries the canal over Duck Creek. It shows how important the canal was for the economy of southeastern Indiana. The canal was eventually replaced by railroads.

Two important historical areas in Metamora are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Metamora Historic District and the Whitewater Canal Historic District. This means they are protected because of their historical value.

Where is Metamora?

Metamora is located in a valley in southeastern Indiana. This valley is part of the Whitewater River area. You can find it along U.S. Route 52.

Metamora is about 37 miles (60 km) northwest of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is also about 59 miles (95 km) southeast of Indianapolis, Indiana's capital.

The U.S. Census Bureau says Metamora covers an area of about 0.34 square miles (0.87 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Who Lives in Metamora?

The population of Metamora has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 188 people living there. By the 2020 census, the population had grown to 207 people.

Famous Faces from Metamora

• Tom Alley (1889–1953), a famous racing car driver, was from Metamora.

See also

In Spanish: Metamora (Indiana) para niños