Metropolis, Illinois Galleries

Superman! : Superman's new headquarters is in Metropolis, Massac Co., IL along the banks of the Ohio River. On January 21, 1972, DC Comics designated Metropolis, IL as the "Hometown of Superman". On June 9, 1972, the IL State Legistlature passed Resolution 572 designating Metropolis the "Hometown of Superman". DC Comics Superman character was based in the fictional city of Metropolis. There is a giant statue of Superman in front of the Courthouse. An annual Superman Celebration takes place in Metropolis in June with b-b-q cook-offs, arts and crafts shows, live entertainment plus lots more. The local newspaper is called "The Metropolis Planet". If you're ever down that way, it's a interesting place to visit.

Superman!

Ohio River Flood Memorials : Metropolis, IL is a quaint little town located on the banks of the Ohio River in Massac Co. in Southern Illinois. It's not a big town, just 65, 482 citizens according to the 2000 U.S. Census. The town also boasts Harrah Metropolis Hotel l& Casino on the waterfront. These murals are painted on the side of a brick building in the center of town Infamous for it's flooding, the people of the town decided to memorialize these historic events. Be sure to read the text on photograph 2541.

Ohio River Flood Memorials