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

The Carriage House

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 21, 2019

1. The Carriage House Marker

Inscription. Erected in 1870's on lot #10, Eads Plat in Brookville, Ind., This Building housed Horses, Carriages and Feed until the Automobile, then used as a garage. In the Spring of 1977 it was dismantled by removing handwhittled pins which held the frame together, transported and restored on this site (using 902 of he original lumber by Sid an Annabel Ekdale.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.

Location. 39° 26.786′ N, 85° 8.204′ W. Marker is in Metamora, Indiana, in Franklin County. Marker is on Duck Creek Crossing, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 54 Duck Creek Crossing, 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. Metamora Grist Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Harnessing the Power of Water (within shouting distance of this marker); Water Wheel & Lock #25 (within shouting distance of this marker); Passenger Pigeon Extinction (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ben Franklin III (about 300 feet away); Jonathan Banes House (about 400 feet away); Canal Front Dry Goods Store (about 500 feet away); Odd Fellows Hall (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Metamora.

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Photographed By Craig Doda, September 21, 2019

2. The Carriage House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 10 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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