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

Blacksmith Shop And Cottage

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 21, 2019

1. Blacksmith Shop And Cottage Marker

Inscription. Theodore N. Thorpe, wife and seven blacksmith sons settled in Metamora, in 1858, attaching a cottage to the rear of the blacksmith shop, to live in. He and his family left Pennsylvania to go to the California gold fields, but never got any further then Metamora.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 39° 26.829′ N, 85° 8.016′ W. Marker is in Metamora, Indiana, in Franklin County. It is on Columbia Street north of Lovers Lane, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10105 Columbia 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 of

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this marker: Old Faulkner-Pierce Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ben Franklin (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Cobbler's Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Animals Power the Canal Boat (within shouting distance of this marker); The Confectionary (within shouting distance of this marker); Martindale Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Metamora Masonic Lodge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Van Camp's Store (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Metamora.

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 21, 2019

2. Blacksmith Shop And Cottage Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 6 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.