Metropolis, IL

Metropolis is in southern Illinois, on the Ohio River across from Kentucky, 5 miles northwest of Paducah, KY. The city is nicknamed "Superman's Hometown" (in reference to the fictional city of Metropolis where Superman is from) and features a large Superman statue.

Persons who were born here

• Betty Foss, AAGPBL player
• Moxie Manuel, pitcher
• Ben Taylor, infielder
• Hawk Taylor, catcher
• Jean Weaver, AAGPBL player
• Joanne Weaver, AAGPBL infielder

Persons who died here

• Betty Foss, AAGBPL player

Educational institutions located here

• Metropolis Community High School