Metamora, Ohio facts for kids
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Metamora, Ohio
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Location of Metamora, Ohio
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Location of Metamora in Fulton County
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Ohio | ||
| County | Fulton | ||
| Township | Amboy | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) | ||
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.12 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 566 | ||
| • Density | 692.78/sq mi (267.39/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
43540
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| Area code(s) | 419 | ||
| FIPS code | 39-49238 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2399324 | ||
Metamora is a small village located in Fulton County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 566 people lived there.
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History of Metamora
The first people settled in the area that is now Metamora in the 1830s. A post office opened in Metamora in 1841.
How Metamora Got Its Name
The name Metamora comes from a very popular play from 1829. The play was called Metamora; or, The Last of the Wampanoags. It was written by John Augustus Stone and was performed for over 60 years!
This play was so popular that it inspired four towns in the Midwest to use the name Metamora.
- Metamora, Ohio, was named in the 1830s.
- Metamora Township, Michigan was named in 1838. This happened after the Toledo War (1836-1837) moved Metamora from Michigan Territory to Ohio.
- Metamora, Indiana was also named in 1838.
- Metamora, Illinois got its name in 1845.
Geography of Metamora
Metamora is a small village. The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 0.84 square miles (2.18 km2). Most of this area, about 0.83 square miles (2.15 km2), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 108 | — | |
| 1900 | 263 | — | |
| 1910 | 475 | 80.6% | |
| 1920 | 484 | 1.9% | |
| 1930 | 552 | 14.0% | |
| 1940 | 490 | −11.2% | |
| 1950 | 532 | 8.6% | |
| 1960 | 598 | 12.4% | |
| 1970 | 594 | −0.7% | |
| 1980 | 556 | −6.4% | |
| 1990 | 543 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 563 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 627 | 11.4% | |
| 2020 | 566 | −9.7% | |
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Metamora's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Metamora had 627 people living there. There were 221 households, which are groups of people living together. About 168 of these households were families.
The average age of people in Metamora was about 36.9 years old.
- Nearly 30% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 11% were 65 years old or older.
- The number of males and females was almost equal.
Education in Metamora
The Evergreen Local School District manages the schools in Metamora.
- Evergreen Elementary School
- Evergreen Middle School
- Evergreen High School
The village also has a public library called the Evergreen Community Library. It's a great place to borrow books and learn new things.
See also
In Spanish: Metamora (Ohio) para niños
