Metamora in Franklin County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Old Cobbler's Shop
Old Post Office
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 21, 2019
1. Old Cobbler's Shop Marker
Built for Gilbert C. Van Camp about 1854,
by 1861 it was the business property of
Jesse and Ezekiel Washburn, the second
floor of this building was the workshop
of Joseph Staub, a harness and saddle
maker who in the 1880's advertised boots
and shoes made to order, Linnie Banes
succeeded Inez Gordon as postmistress in
1920 and moved the post office to the
first floor of this building where it
remained until construction of the new
postal facility in 1967.Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 39° 26.8′ N, 85° 8.017′ W. Marker is in Metamora, Indiana, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of Columbia Street and Pennington Road, on the right when traveling north on Columbia Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19039 Lovers Ln, Metamora IN 47030, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Faulkner-Pierce Drug Store (a few steps from this marker); The Confectionary (a few steps from this
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Photographed By Craig Doda, September 21, 2019
2. Old Cobbler's Shop Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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