Metamora, IL
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About Metamora
- • Actor Charles Durning, known for "Tootsie" and "O Brother, Where Art Thou?", was born here.
- • The Metamora Courthouse, a key Lincoln site, helped establish the Lincoln Circuit system.
- • The arrival of the Toledo, Peoria & Western Railway in 1855 spurred growth.
- • Local lore claims a tunnel system exists beneath the town square.
- • A devastating fire in 1877 destroyed much of the downtown area.
- • Named in 1836 for a play about a Native American chief, it's a small town.
- • With about 4,500 residents, the population is similar to its neighbor Germantown Hills.
- • Sitting at 741 feet, the elevation offers views of the Illinois River valley.
- • Agriculture and related industries are vital to the local economy.
- • A quiet, friendly atmosphere permeates daily life in Metamora.
- • The Peoria Rivermen, an SPHL team, are a short drive away.
- • Metamora Township High School boasts a strong basketball tradition.
