Matamoras, Indiana

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Blackford County, Indiana 1888

Geography

Matamoras is located on the Salamonie River, less than one mile east of Montpelier.

History

It was likely named after Matamoros, Mexico, a battleground in the Mexican–American War.[3]

Notes

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