Metamora in Franklin County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Odd Fellows Hall

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 21, 2019

1. Odd Fellows Hall Marker

Inscription. Erected 1853. Built of brick, it is the only three story building in Metamora. Ground floor was a general merchandising establishment operated by 3 generations of the Gordon Family: Milton, Noble and Donald. Metamora Post Office once located in Gordon Store. Second floor originally a town hall, later occupied by Knights of Pythias Lodge. Odd Fellows Lodge located on third floor and was instituted by General P.A. Hackleman, Franklin County native and Union General, killed in action in 1862. Local Masonic Lodge formed in this building on May 23, 1857.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 23, 1857.

Location. 39° 26.799′ N, 85° 8.1′ W. Marker is in Metamora, Indiana, in Franklin County. Marker is on Pennington Road just east of Barnes Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19058 Pennington Road, 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. Canal Front Dry Goods Store (here, next to this marker); Building A Hand-Dug Canal Was Hard Work (within shouting distance of this marker); Building the Whitewater Canal

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Jonathan Banes House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson Meat Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Farmers Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Jenks and Martindale Grocery (within shouting distance of this marker); Harnessing the Power of Water (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Metamora.

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 21, 2019

2. Odd Fellows Hall Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, May 22, 2021

3. Odd Fellows Hall Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on June 10, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.