Metamora Township is one of thirteen townships in Franklin County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 943,[3] down from 974 at 2010.[4]
Metamora Township | |
|---|---|
 Location of Metamora Township in Franklin County | |
| Coordinates: 39°25′43″N 85°07′53″W / 39.42861°N 85.13139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Franklin |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.63 sq mi (50.8 km2) |
| • Land | 19.43 sq mi (50.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 943 |
| • Density | 48/sq mi (19/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-48564[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453618 |
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 928 | — | |
| 1900 | 712 | −23.3% | |
| 1910 | 693 | −2.7% | |
| 1920 | 693 | 0.0% | |
| 1930 | 792 | 14.3% | |
| 1940 | 781 | −1.4% | |
| 1950 | 927 | 18.7% | |
| 1960 | 979 | 5.6% | |
| 1970 | 997 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 977 | −2.0% | |
| 1990 | 866 | −11.4% | |
| 2000 | 976 | 12.7% | |
| 2010 | 974 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 943 | −3.2% | |
| Source: US Decennial Census[5] | |||
History edit
Metamora Township was established in 1849 from land given by Salt Creek, Laurel and Brookville townships.[6]
The Duck Creek Aqueduct was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark in 2014.[7]
Geography edit
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 19.63 square miles (50.8 km2), of which 19.43 square miles (50.3 km2) (or 98.98%) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) (or 1.02%) is water.[4]
Unincorporated towns edit
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships edit
- Blooming Grove Township (northeast)
- Brookville Township (east)
- Butler Township (south)
- Salt Creek Township (west)
- Laurel Township (northwest)
Major highways edit
Cemeteries edit
The township contains one cemetery, McKenzie.
Education edit
Metamora Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Franklin County Public Library District in Brookville.[8]
References edit
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ "Township Census Counts: STATS Indiana".
- ^ Reifel, August Jacob (1915). History of Franklin County, Indiana. Windmill Publications. pp. 186.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 9/22/14 through 9/26/14. National Park Service. October 3, 2014.
- ^ "Policies". Franklin County Public Library District. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
External links edit
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