Metamora

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A Charming Bedroom Community

Metamora is located in Northeast of Peoria on the east bluffs of the Illinois River in Woodford County. The village is a small community of about 2000 and is a primarily residential area, sometimes described as a "bedroom community" for Peoria. Although the community is small, it possesses a unique charm and is both very quiet and peaceful.

The Village is its own governmental unit, providing its residents with sewer treatment, zoning control, road maintenance, snow plowing, extra police protection, and three public parks. Germantown Hills has two shopping centers, and within the village there is a supermarket, hardware store, fast food and regular restaurants, auto service and sales, cleaners, banks, and other retail shops and professional services. The community has a grade school and middle school, fire protection, ambulance service, library, and public water, all provided by other governments.

Historical Landmarks

One of the area attractions is the Lee Log Cabin in Metamora. Built in 1836 and quite possibly one of the oldest structures in Woodford County, this dwelling is constructed of large square timbers instead of the round logs usually found, and it displays authentic furnishings. Another point of interest is the Metamora Courthouse. Built in 1885, one of the two remaining courthouses in the old Eighth Judicial Circuit, where Abraham Lincoln practiced law, this Classical Revival Courthouse contains Native materials, including bricks that were kilned locally. The courtroom has original furnishings and the museum displays period items.

Balanced Lifestyle

Demographically, the community is well balanced, with modest, middle, and upper income housing available. There are several small and large subdivisions. Germantown Hills is committed to maintaining an open and uncluttered, country-like appearance that appeals to its residents.

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