Metz is an unincorporated community in York Township, Steuben County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. In 1836, Fayette Barron was the first settler at the crossroads that would become Metz. The village of Metz reached its heyday during the late 19th and early 20th century. By 1885, the village had two dry goods and several other retail shops, a saw mill and a flo…Metz is an unincorporated community in York Township, Steuben County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. In 1836, Fayette Barron was the first settler at the crossroads that would become Metz. The village of Metz reached its heyday during the late 19th and early 20th century. By 1885, the village had two dry goods and several other retail shops, a saw mill and a flouring mill, a hotel, various craftsman, and four physicians.