Metamora in Franklin County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Farmers Bank
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 21, 2019
1. Farmers Bank Marker
WN. Gordon chartered as a
private bank the Farmers Bank
in 1910 operating out of Gordon
Hall. Henry Lennard was a
partner and cashier in 1923. This
free standing building was built
to house the Farmers Bank. the
original safe still stands inside.
This bank was robbed in 1930 and
1932. The bank failed in the
Depression and was liquidated in
1942.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 39° 26.821′ N, 85° 8.082′ W. Marker is in Metamora, Indiana, in Franklin County. Marker is on 75 Main Street just east of Holland Alley, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19051 75 Main St, 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. Odd Fellows Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Canal Front Dry Goods Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Christian Thorpe House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson Meat Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Jenks and Martindale Grocery
this page online
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 21, 2019
2. Farmers Bank 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 115 times since then and 15 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.
