Metamora in Franklin County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Gordon Double Residence
Photographed by Tom Bosse, May 22, 2021
1. Gordon Double Residence Marker
This large two-story double residence was built in 1860 as the home of brothers Milton B. and Mahlon C. Gordon and their families. The stone hitching posts still stand.
Milton was involved with several milling business. Mahlon Gordon was the largest landholder in the county.
William N. Gordon was bank president.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 39° 26.765′ N, 85° 8.118′ W. Marker is in Metamora, Indiana, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of Mount Street and Banes Street, on the right when traveling west on Mount Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19059 Mount Street, 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: Jonathan Banes House (within shouting distance of this marker); Canal Front Dry Goods Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Odd Fellows Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson Meat Market (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Building A Hand-Dug Canal Was Hard Work (about 300 feet away); Building the Whitewater Canal (about
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Photographed by Tom Bosse, May 22, 2021
2. Gordon Double Residence
Photographed by Tom Bosse, May 22, 2021
3. Gordon Double Residence
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
