Metz, Indiana facts for kids
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Metz, Indiana
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Metz, looking north from the main intersection toward the Metz Christian Church.
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 Metz, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Metz, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Steuben |
| Township | York |
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994 ft (303 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46703
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-48618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830545 |
Metz is a small, unincorporated community located in Steuben County, Indiana. It is part of York Township in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government.
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Metz: A Look at Its Past
Metz has a long history, starting in the early 1800s.
Early Settlers in Metz
The first person to settle in the area that would become Metz was Fayette Barron. He arrived in 1836. He chose the crossroads where the community would later grow.
Metz's Busy Years
Metz was most active and important in the late 1800s and early 1900s. By 1885, it was a busy village. It had many shops, including two that sold general goods. There was also a saw mill and a flour mill. People could stay at a hotel, and various skilled workers lived there. The village even had four doctors.
The Metz School Story
In 1919, the schools from York and Richland townships joined together. They formed the new Metz school. This school taught students from kindergarten all the way through high school. The school operated for 40 years. It closed in 1959 because fewer students were attending. The school's sports teams were known as the Mohawks.
Post Office and Modern Metz
Metz had its own post office starting in 1849. It served the community for over 100 years. The post office closed in 1959, the same year the school did. Today, Metz is a quiet place. It has about a dozen homes, a church, and some apartments. You can also find a pop machine near the fire station.
Where is Metz Located?
Metz is found at a specific spot in Indiana. It is located where two roads meet. These roads are known as 800 E and 200 S.
