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Metamora Joins Nationwide Declaration of Independence Reading Parks & Landmarks

Metamora Joins Nationwide Declaration of Independence Reading

Community members gathered to hear the Declaration Of Independence read in the historic town square…
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Adam Bockler
Original text establishing Metamora (formerly Hanover)
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Metamora History

Read the document that established Hanover, the former name of Metamora.
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
Veterans’ Day OtherParks & Landmarks

Veterans’ Day

Through the years, the community has had different ways to remember November 11th, 1918.
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
Horse and Buggy Days Transportation

Horse and Buggy Days

In the horse and buggy days, there was an iron pipe fence surrounding the Village…
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
Avenue of Flags in Metamora
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Avenue of Flags

At the Memorial Day Service, May 26, 1991, the “Avenue of Flags” were displayed for…
Shirley Adams
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…
Shirley Adams
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…
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
The Cobblestone Entertainment Platform EntertainmentParks & Landmarks

The Cobblestone Entertainment Platform

The platform serves as both a speakers rostrum and an entertainment center.
Shirley Adams
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
The First Lincoln-Douglas Marker Government & LawParks & LandmarksProminent People

The First Lincoln-Douglas Marker

The tablet today can be seen to the right of the steps going up into…
Shirley Adams
Shirley Adams
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