Stable
Whitewater Canal State Historic Site Stable
These four large draft animals supply the "horsepower” for the state's canal boat. Bill and Red are Belgian sorrel geldings from Milroy, Indiana. Tony and Jerry are both Belgian blond geldings. Tony is from Hagerstown, Indiana, while Jerry is from the Metamora area.
In the 1840's, the mules and horses used
on the canal were often stabled right on the
boats. Our animals, however, reside on a farm
just east of the aqueduct.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 39° 26.783′ N, 85° 8′ W. Marker is in Metamora, Indiana, in Franklin County. It is on Pennington Road just west of Nobles Alley, on the right when traveling east. On the grounds of Whitewater Canal State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19036 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 of this marker: Martindale Hotel (a few steps from this marker); The Confectionary (within shouting distance of this marker); Animals Power the Canal Boat (within shouting distance of this marker); Van Camp's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Cobbler's Shop
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 26, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
