Metea, Indiana
Metea is an unincorporated community in Bethlehem Township, Cass County, Indiana.
Metea | |
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 Cass County's location in Indiana | |
  Metea Location in Cass County | |
| Coordinates: 40°52′09″N 86°18′34″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Cass |
| Township | Bethlehem |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| ZIP code | 46947 |
| GNIS feature ID | 439048[1] |
History
Metea was originally known as New Hamilton, and under the latter name laid out in 1853. It was later renamed Metea, the name of an Indian chief.[2]
Geography
Metea is located at 40°52′09″N 86°18′34″W. Indiana State Road 25 passes northeast through town.
References
- "Metea, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 17, 2009.
- Powell, Jehu Z. (1913). History of Cass County Indiana: From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time. Lewis Publishing Company. pp. 483.
Municipalities and communities of Cass County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| City | Map of Indiana highlighting Cass County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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