Home of Superman - Metropolis IL
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nomadwillie
N 37° 10.187 W 088° 44.834
16S E 344877 N 4115137
On US 45 just on the outskirts of Metropolis IL you will find this welcome sign.
Waymark Code: WMGK5R
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 03/15/2013
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The Home of Superman, Metropolis IL.
On January 21, 1972 DC Comics declared Metropolis the "Hometown of Superman".
On June 9, 1972 the Illinois State Legislature passed Resolution 572 that declared Metropolis the "Hometown of Superman," the comic book superhero who is based in the fictional city of Metropolis.
The city has erected a large Superman statue, and fans created a small Superman museum. The city holds an annual Superman Celebration held the second weekend in June.
Type of community: Town
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Visit Instructions:
More pictures of the sign would be great. Try and take a picture of yourself with it if you can!