Metea, Indiana

Metea is an unincorporated community in Bethlehem Township, Cass County, Indiana.

Metea
Unincorporated community
Cass County's location in Indiana
Metea
Location in Cass County
Coordinates: 40°52′09″N 86°18′34″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyCass
TownshipBethlehem
Elevation
781 ft (238 m)
ZIP code
46947
GNIS feature ID439048[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.

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References
  1. "Metea, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  2. Powell, Jehu Z. (1913). History of Cass County Indiana: From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time. Lewis Publishing Company. pp. 483.



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