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Metamora Shops  hours vary according to each individual shopkeepers.  We can't provide an exact number of shops open on a daily basis or the exact hours of business.

History of the General Store

The General Store was built by Alfred Blacklidge in 1885 and was used by the Blacklidge family as a mercantile store.  During the early 1900s, Blacklidge was extending credit to surrounding sharecroppers when bad times came, forcing many of the farmers to default on thier debts.

This economic blow forced Blacklidge out of business and he sold the building to Ellsworth Martindale and Stephen Jenks in 1910.  They operated as Martindale and Jenks General Mercantile until Jenks sold out to Martindale in 1920.

Ellsworth Martindale was the son of the Martindale House (Hotel) family.  He operated the General Store as sole owner until 1941, at which time he sold it to Mr. Hillenbrand.

Until he closed the store in 1969, Mr. Hillenbrand operated his grocery store in the General Store building first as a Clover Farm Store and finally a DOT store out of Cincinnati.

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Metamora Indiana is the perfect town to visit if your looking for a place to go that has something for everyone!  Metamora is the home of Canal Days, the biggest craft show in Indiana. If you're from Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio or anywhere else, this is the perfect day trip or weekend trip. Buses and tour welcome. B&B Lodging. Most shops and attractions are open May through December.  See individual shop listings for hours. Visit Metamora, Indiana today!

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