Metamora Township, Franklin County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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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 | |
| 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 (0.52 km2) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 943 |
| • Density | 48.5/sq mi (18.7/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-48564[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453618 |
History
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
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
(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.[8]
