Metamora Township, Franklin County, Indiana
| 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 | |||
History
Metamora Township was established in 1849 from land given by Salt Creek, Laurel and Brookville townships.
The Duck Creek Aqueduct was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark in 2014.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 19.63 square miles (50.8 km), of which 19.43 square miles (50.3 km) (or 98.98%) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km) (or 1.02%) is water.
Unincorporated towns
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Blooming Grove Township (northeast)
- Brookville Township (east)
- Butler Township (south)
- Salt Creek Township (west)
- Laurel Township (northwest)
Major highways
Cemeteries
The township contains one cemetery, McKenzie.
Education
Metamora Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Franklin County Public Library District in Brookville.
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
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