Metamora Hermits

This photo is Fred Becker, one of two hermits who lived west of Metamora.

He is shown with his team of trained cows that pulled a wagon. Martin Becker was his brother.

Metamora Herald 9/25/1931

Metamora Herald 3/21/1952

Story provided by Shirley Adams. Send any old photos and related stories to Metamora Association for Historic Preservation, PO Box 264, Metamora, IL 61548.

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