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

The Confectionary

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 21, 2019

1. The Confectionary Marker

Inscription. Lucy Martindale's brothers bought this 1/3 of lot 29 and built her confectionery in 1907 she operated it until her death in 1930 when the property reverted back to her brothers in more recent years this building was the home and machine shop of Cecil "Shocky" Wolf, local handyman.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 39° 26.789′ N, 85° 8.016′ W. Marker is in Metamora, Indiana, in Franklin County. It is on 75 Main Street just east of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19038 75 Main St, Metamora IN 47030, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Martindale Hotel (here, next to this marker); Animals Power the Canal Boat (a few steps from this marker); Van Camp's Store (a few steps from this marker); Metamora Masonic Lodge (a few steps from this marker); Old Cobbler's Shop (a few steps from this marker); Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ben Franklin (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Faulkner-Pierce Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Metamora.

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 21, 2019

2. The Confectionary 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 237 times since then and 14 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.