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Original text establishing Metamora (formerly Hanover)
Metamora History Government & LawOtherParks & Landmarks

Metamora History

Read the document that established Hanover, the former name of Metamora.
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Shirley Adams
Journey of the Boulder to Lincoln-Douglas Park Parks & Landmarks

Journey of the Boulder to Lincoln-Douglas Park

Dedication of the Lincoln-Douglas Boulder took place during the Old Settlers' Picnic held on August…
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Shirley Adams
Lincoln-Douglas Park Government & LawParks & LandmarksProminent People

Lincoln-Douglas Park

The boulder in the park marks the spot on which Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A.…
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Shirley Adams
Veterans’ Day OtherParks & Landmarks

Veterans’ Day

Through the years, the community has had different ways to remember November 11th, 1918.
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Shirley Adams
Fire Bells in the Village Park OtherParks & Landmarks

Fire Bells in the Village Park

Two bells have served as fire alarms for the village about the 1840's
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Shirley Adams
Avenue of Flags in Metamora
Avenue of Flags Parks & Landmarks

Avenue of Flags

At the Memorial Day Service, May 26, 1991, the “Avenue of Flags” were displayed for…
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Shirley Adams
The Village Town Pump House Parks & Landmarks

The Village Town Pump House

In 1921 the Village Town Pump House in the Village Park was replaced. The old…
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Shirley Adams
The Lincoln Wayside Exhibit Parks & LandmarksProminent People

The Lincoln Wayside Exhibit

Looking for Lincoln, a new Wayside Exhibit, has been placed in the Metamora Village Park. It…
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Shirley Adams
The Cobblestone Entertainment Platform EntertainmentParks & Landmarks

The Cobblestone Entertainment Platform

The platform serves as both a speakers rostrum and an entertainment center.
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Shirley Adams
The Village Park Event Board Parks & Landmarks

The Village Park Event Board

The Metamora Village Park Event Board was dedicated in memory of Willis Ramoley in 1988.
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
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