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

Christian Thorpe House

By TeamOHE, September 21, 2019

1. Christian Thorpe House Marker

Inscription. Christian Thorpe built this home in 1888 for his wife Sophia. Having left the Smithy he opened a hardware and implement store, with Nick Williams as a partner. They next opened an embalming and funeral parlor, the result of taking a correspondence course.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 39° 26.849′ N, 85° 8.074′ W. Marker is in Metamora, Indiana, in Franklin County. Marker is on Clayborn Street just east of Holland Alley. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19049 Clayborn 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. Farmers Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shop And Cottage (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Odd Fellows Hall (about 300 feet away); Canal Front Dry Goods Store (about 300 feet away); Jenks and Martindale Grocery (about 400 feet away); Old Faulkner-Pierce Drug Store (about 400 feet away); Old Cobbler's Shop (about 400 feet away); Metamora Masonic Lodge (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Metamora.

By TeamOHE, September 21, 2019

2. Christian Thorpe House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2020, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio, U.S.A.. This page has been viewed 22 times since then. Last updated on November 16, 2020, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio, U.S.A.. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2020, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio, U.S.A.. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.