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Adams County Veterans Memorial WWI Panel image, Touch for more information
By William Fischer, Jr., December 30, 2008
Adams County Veterans Memorial WWI Panel
1 Indiana, Adams County, Berne — Adams County Veterans Memorial
In loving memory and appreciation for the men and women of Adams County who served our nation. This monument is dedicated to those veterans who made the supreme sacrifice and gave their todays for our tomorrows World War I Apr. 6, 1917 - . . . Map (db m37026) HM
2 Indiana, Adams County, Berne — Bear Statue
The bear has long served as a symbol of Berne, Indiana. Founding fathers named this community after Bern, Switzerland, the area in "the old country" from which the town's settlers had emigrated in 1852. These settlers would have been accustomed to . . . Map (db m227614) HM
3 Indiana, Adams County, Berne — Berne
Settled 1852 by seventy devout Mennonite immigrants who came direct from Switzerland. Town platted 1871, named for capital of Switzerland.Map (db m227586) HM
4 Indiana, Adams County, Berne — Settlers Monument
This monument is dedicated to the early settlers of Berne, Indiana, eighty-two devout Mennonite immigrants who came from the Bernese Jura of Switzerland. The first generations cleared the land and drained the swamps, building a future for those of . . . Map (db m227612) HM
5 Indiana, Adams County, Berne — Site of First Church Mennonite
Erected 1856 Peter S. Lehman, PastorMap (db m228280) HM
6 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — Adams County Peace Monument and Veterans Wall of Honor
Thomas Archibold Pennsylvania Pvt - Capt Bell’s Co Revolutionary War 1755 - ✝ - 1837 James Ball Sgt - Col Bakers MD Regt Revolutionary War 1751 - ✝ - 1834 George Emery Capt - Col . . . Map (db m211665) WM
7 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — Adams County Veterans Memorial
Honoring the men and women of Adams County who served in the Armed Forces of The United States World War I ——— World War II Korean ————— Vietnam and all other . . . Map (db m54629) WM
8 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — Adams County Veterans Memorial
1967 Carey Wellenberger • 1967 William E. Allison • 1969 Boyce D. Phillips • 1968 Stephen E Breiner • 1969 Duane Glandis • 1969 Merlin C Beer From the years 1965 to 1975 there were 58,000 Americans who lost their lives. Out . . . Map (db m211669) WM
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9 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — Cat With Attitude — Decatur Sculpture Tour —
2021 People's Choice Award "The inspiration for this sculpture was provided by all the stray neighborhood cats that would visit at night. This is a representation of how they react upon seeing us…" Artist: Greg Summers Fremont, Indiana in . . . Map (db m211677) HM
10 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — Charles A. Dugan Mansion
This Charles A. Dugan Mansion Circa 1902 has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.Map (db m211618) HM
11 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — Decatur Rotary Club
Chartered: June 8, 1917 Charter Members Avon Burk, President • J. O. Sellemeyer, Vice President • Arthur Suttles, Second Vice President • Oscar Hoffman, Secretary • Arthur Holthouse, Treasurer • Ashbaurcher, A. R. • Bell, C. . . . Map (db m211674) HM
12 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — Decatur The County Seat — Adams County Historical Sites — American Revolution Bicentennial 1776 - 1976 —
Decatur was selected as a County Seat on May 18, 1836. The founders were Samuel Rugg and Thomas Johnson. Decatur was surveyed by Jacob Hofer. The land for the site was owned by Thomas Johnson. Decatur was selected by a special county board comprised . . . Map (db m211666) HM
13 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — For Which It Stands — Artist: James Haire Fort Collins, Colorado — Gifted to the Cityoby Anonymous Donor —
"For Which It Stands was commissioned by the Mayor of Itasca, Illinois to be placed in front of the flag pole outside the City Hall. I had an idea for two children to be pledging the flag. When I photographed the children, Eric, who was three, . . . Map (db m211691) HM
14 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — Gene Stratton-Porter
In Memory of Gene Stratton - Porter Author of The Girl of The Limberlost, The Song of the Cardinal, Freckles and other nature stories. Who came to Decatur as a bride and in this County, at Geneva, on the banks of the . . . Map (db m54643) HM
15 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad Depot
This Train Station Circa 1902 has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.Map (db m211617) HM
16 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — John Lingenfelter — Lingenfelter Performance Engineering
Maybe it was foretold that Pennsylvanian born John Lingenfelter would become one of racing's most legendary engine builders. The gifted son of a mechanic, John began working on cars almost as soon as he could hold a wrench. A move to Indiana to . . . Map (db m168283) HM
17 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — Last One In — Decatur Sculpture Tour —
"Last one in is a rotten egg' is a phrase we often shouted in the summertime. Particularly when racing for the rope while swimming." Artist: James Haire Fort Collins, ColoradoMap (db m211675) HM
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18 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — Let Freedom Ring — Artist: James Haire Fort Collins, Colorado — 2015 DST. People's Choice —
"I was commissioned by the Village of Elk Grove, Illinois to create a memorial for four soldiers killed in the Afghan-Iraq war. They wanted a memorial that was more about family and honor, hence the children and lack of weapons. The soldier wears . . . Map (db m211690) WM
19 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — Scouting A Path To The Future
James Haire, a Colorado Artist, was commissioned to create this life-sized bronze sculpture in honor of the Scouts and Leaders of Adams County. The piece depicts not only the practical skills instruction adult volunteers provide to young scouts . . . Map (db m211619) HM
20 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — Site of the Decatur home of Author and Naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter — Adams County Historical Sites
From 1886-1888 Gene Stratton-Porter and her husband Charles Porter lived in a two story woodframe house at this location. Not long after the birth of their only child, Jeanette, the Porters moved to Geneva.Map (db m211678) HM
21 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — Sow Above, So Below — Decatur Sculpture Tour —
"First card in a traditional Tarot deck, The Magician represents the ancient mystical principle "As Above, So Below." This sculptural "card" portrays The Magician's looping figure-eight infinity symbol with kinetic flipping heads, representing . . . Map (db m211693) HM
22 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — The First County Jail — Adams County Historical Sites — American Revolution Bicentennial 1776 - 1976 —
The first county jail was built in the Southwest Corner of the Courthouse Square and was used until 1868. It was built of double hewn logs: two rooms up, two below at a cost of $325.00. The court house could wait, but the jail had to be built. The . . . Map (db m211620) HM
23 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — The First Election 1833 — Adams County Historical Sites — American Revolution Bicentennial 1776 - 1976 —
The first election was held in 1833 at the Jeremiah Roe home. Samuel Rugg was appointed Justice of the Peace, David McKnight was appointed first Sheriff. The first County Election was held June 23, 1836. The officials were: . . . Map (db m211668) HM
24 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — 01.1977.1 — The Wayne Trace
General Anthony Wayne and the Legion of the United States passed this way on October 30, 1794, in route from Fort Wayne to Fort Greenville, ending the western campaign against the Indian Confederacy. The Legion spent the previous night camped 2.6 . . . Map (db m29620) HM
25 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — To our pioneers — 1836 - 1936
To our pioneers and those who came after them this tablet is gratefully dedicatedMap (db m199742) HM
26 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — U.S.S. Maine Memorial
In Memoriam U.S.S. Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15th 1898 This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. MaineMap (db m211664) HM WM
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27 Indiana, Adams County, Decatur — Veterans Memorial
Dedicated to those who served and sacrificed for our country in all wars and conflictsMap (db m211679) WM
28 Indiana, Adams County, Geneva — 01.2006.1 — Geneva Downtown Historic District
Adams County formed 1835. Geneva incorporation 1874 included early towns Alexander and Buffalo. During 1890s oil boom, population and businesses grew. Fire destroyed much of town 1895; Geneva Board of Trustees banned wooden buildings, mandated . . . Map (db m63824) HM
29 Indiana, Adams County, Geneva — The First School House
In Southern Adams County as the pioneers came into the new country, the necessity of school was realized. The McHugh school was built near this site in 1837 or 1838 and is reputed to be the first public school in Adams County along with the Gorsline . . . Map (db m227615) HM
30 Indiana, Allen County, Arcola, Lake Township — Arcola, Indiana
Platted 1866 by Benjamin Meiser, John L. Peabody and Patrick Ney at the crossroads adjacent to the Peabody Steam Sawmill (1853) and the Fort Wayne, and Chicago Railroad (1855). The post office name was changed from Taw-Taw to Arcola in 1858.Map (db m226585) HM
31 Indiana, Allen County, Auburn — Imagine the Untold Stories —
In 2012, God laid a vision on the hearts of the County Line leadership to continue restoring our communities with Christ by expanding the facilities on this site. The project would cost $5 million, far beyond anything the church had ever done. . . . Map (db m211298) HM
32 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Allen County Revolutionary War Memorial
Dedicated to the memory of the following Revolutionary Soldiers buried in Allen County Michael Cronts · James Ball · Charles Weeks, Sr. · William Berry · Samuel Bird, Sgt. · James Saunders · Gurdin Burnham, Sgt. · David . . . Map (db m73263) WM
33 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Barr And Columbia — Where Allen County Began
Allen County was created on April 1, 1824, by a December 1823 act of the Indiana General Assembly. The newly created county was named for Col. John Allen of the Kentucky militia who had helped relieve the siege of Fort Wayne in 1812 and who was . . . Map (db m197324) HM
34 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Cemetery of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church — Fort Wayne, Indiana — Founded in 1844 — Reported missing
The Rural Branch School of the Church was located adjacent to the cemetery. School was conducted from 1844 to 1920. The building and grounds were sold to the State for the interchange of Highways I 69 and U.S. 27.Map (db m76433) HM
35 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Civil War Memorial
A tribute from patriotic citizens to the heroic sons of Allen County who fell in defence of the Union. 1861 - 1865 Chickamauga Vicksburg GettysburghMap (db m225933) WM
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36 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Craigville Depot — Built c. 1879
Craigville Depot Built c. 1879 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m239338) HM
37 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Duck Creek: Early Industry and Business Development
Fort Wayne business had a start on Duck Street, named for the 19th century Duck Creek that drained the area from the higher ground near Superior Street into the St. Mary’s River. Along Duck Creek in the 1840s and 50s stood the City Mills, one of the . . . Map (db m16997) HM
38 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Earliest Railroad
The Wabash & Erie Canal was instrumental in the construction of the first railways in Fort Wayne, which quickly became a railroading center in the Midwest. In 1852, along the canal at the present-day railroad elevation that borders the south edge of . . . Map (db m16996) HM
39 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Early Effort To Build A Park
Around the turn of the century, the nationwide “City Beautiful” movement found local expression through the efforts of Charles Mulford Robinson and nationally known landscape architect George Kessler. Seeking to reclaim the natural beauty of our . . . Map (db m17034) HM
40 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Early Masonic Lodge
Old fort near this point was site of first Masonic meetings in northern Indiana, early spring 1823, leading in October to original Wayne Lodge No. 25, ancestor of present Lodge of same name and number.Map (db m213792) HM
41 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Emerine Jane Holman Hamilton — 1810 - 1889 — Pioneer in Religion, Education, Philanthropy, Reform —
She encouraged local efforts to form First Presbyterian Church, establish a public library, support the national Women's Suffrage Movement, and donated land for Fort Wayne's first African-American church. The Hamilton Estate on Clinton Street . . . Map (db m16967) HM
42 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — First Americans
The confluence area of the Three Rivers was known to the native people since as early as the end of the last Ice Age, more than 10,000 years ago. As the glaciers melted and receded, they paused here creating a high point in the topography of the . . . Map (db m17064) HM
43 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — First Wayne Street United Methodist Church — Erected 1972
Methodism in Fort Wayne area originated with the establishment of a mission in 1828. Changed to Berry Street Chapel in 1840. Divided into First and Wayne Street Churches in 1849. Reunited in 1968.Map (db m197284) HM
44 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Flood Retention Walls
The concrete retention walls at the north end of the plaza will help downtown Fort Wayne withstand future flooding when the rivers rise. They were constructed where sandbaggers and volunteers worked during the flood of 1982 to build a dike to . . . Map (db m17061) HM
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45 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Fort Wayne Masonic Temple
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46 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Fort Wayne Public High School
Anthis Career Center 1971 Central High School 1922 Public High School 1904 Dedicated on July 16, 2014Map (db m197198) HM
47 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Forty et Eight
Veterans Honor Degree of the American Legion
  • "BLACKJACK II" Locomotive / BOXCAR represents the Heritage of 40 ET8.
  • Origin is from WWI - France.
  • Organized in 1920 by Legionaires as the Fun-Honor . . . Map (db m116314) WM
48 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Headwaters Park
Architect Eric R. Kuhne was commissioned to design a flood control plan that would provide for a park and premier festival center. It could also serve as a model for flood control in other sections of the country. The Headwaters Park Commission was . . . Map (db m17037) HM
49 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Headwaters Park — Reported damaged
Headwaters Park has been created by the citizens of Fort Wayne through their donations, ideas, and labor as a means of flood control in the city. Earlier designs had a similar purpose. George Kessler's plan of 1912 envisioned a greenspace for . . . Map (db m197058) HM
50 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Jail Flats — Reported missing
Because of the often soggy conditions that discouraged use as either residential or commercial property, the area of Headwaters Park became known as the Jail Flats. The first jail in Allen County was a two-story hewn-log structure that was enclosed . . . Map (db m197061) HM
51 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Johnny Appleseed — 1774-1845
Johnny Appleseed legendary planter of orchards across Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, was a real person named John Chapman. He was a friend to all God's creatures and a missionary for the Swedenborgian religion, a Christian denomination. He was . . . Map (db m21560) HM
52 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Journal Gazette Building
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m54648) HM
53 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — League Park
The first professional organized league baseball game was played here on May 4, 1871 ending in a victory for the Fort Wayne Kekiongas over the Cleveland Forest Citys by a score of 2-0. A wooden structure was built in 1883 and rebuilt numerous times . . . Map (db m59686) HM
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54 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Lindenwood Cemetery
Founded 1859 - Dedicated May 30, 1860, was enrolled on the National Register of Historic Places February 17, 1978 by the U.S. Department of Interior. Here in Lindenwood thousands of memorials relate to local, state and national history.Map (db m44598) HM
55 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Little Turtle
Miami Chief Mishikinakwa or Me-she-kin-no-quah, known to the Euro-Americans as Little Turtle, born circa 1747, played a significant role in the settlement of the area surrounding the confluence of the Three Rivers. He was the most successful Native . . . Map (db m197057) HM
56 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Lost Birds of Canal Days
If you had walked along this path back in the 1840s, you might have seen some birds that you don’t see today. One might have been the greater prairie-chicken. First you might have heard a low-pitched call, like the sound of blowing across a . . . Map (db m225917) HM
57 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Major General Anthony Wayne
In the early 1790s, the United States Army suffered two serious defeats at the hands of Indians under the leadership of Little Turtle, war chief of the Miami nation. In response, President George Washington sent Revolutionary War hero Gen. . . . Map (db m119973) HM
58 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Maumee - Wabash Portage — "Glorious Gate"
Only land barrier on shortest trade route between Quebec and New Orleans. Eastern landing of eight- mile carry from St. Mary's to Little River. Used by Indians, French, British and American traders.Map (db m21061) HM
59 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Miami Legend of the Sandhill Crane
Long before settlers appeared on the scene, the American Indian people here used the sandhill crane as a symbol for their tribe. Early British and American officials referred to the people we know as Miami as “Twightwees” in various . . . Map (db m17068) HM
60 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Mother George — Civil War Nurse — 1808-1865 —
The first Fort Wayne home of Mrs. Eliza E. George was near this spot. At the age of 54 she helped make Civil War nursing history. Mother George, as she was known to thousands of Union soldiers, served with front line troops in Mississippi, . . . Map (db m44085) HM
61 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Purple Heart Tribute Memorial
This Purple Heart tribute is provided in remembrance of all combat wounded veterans who have made the supreme sacrifice for their country. May their noble virtues live forever in our memory.Map (db m73447) WM
62 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Reconstruction of Whistler's Fort
Although talked about for many years, serious steps towards building a replica of one of Fort Wayne's American forts did not take place until 1963 when the Allen County/Fort Wayne Historical Society voted to take action on the project. The . . . Map (db m231041) HM
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63 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Shanty Town And The Depression
South Clinton Street gained notoriety as a Depression era "Shanty town.” The "hobo heaven” or "hobo jungle” that sprang up on the "Jail Flats” became home to hundreds of families at its peak in 1933, filling the area with tarpaper shacks and smoke . . . Map (db m197137) HM
64 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Organized by Rev. Jesse Hoover on October 14, 1837, with a congregation of 24 families, it was the first Lutheran church in the Fort Wayne area. A school was organized by Rev. Hoover the same year. Originally known as the First Evangelical Lutheran . . . Map (db m162795) HM
65 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — The Barr Street Market
The Barr Street Market is the oldest market in Fort Wayne. The land was donated to the city by Samuel Hanna in 1837, and within six months a small frame market house was built; merchants rented stalls for $5 per year. and the market were named . . . Map (db m197286) HM
66 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — The Bicentennial Heritage Trail
During Fort Wayne's 1994 Bicentennial Celebration, this walking trail of selected major sites in Fort Wayne's history was developed as a Lasting Legacy to the City with grants from the Journal- Gazette Foundation, Essex Group, Inc., and Witwer . . . Map (db m197316) HM
67 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — The Concrete Restoration Walls
The concrete retention walls at the north end of the plaza will help downtown Fort Wayne withstand future flooding when the rivers rise. They were constructed where sandbaggers and volunteers worked during the flood of 1982 to build a dike to . . . Map (db m197138) HM
68 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — The Elektron Building
Designed by Fort Wayne architects John Wing and Marshall Mahurin, the Elektron Building was built in 1895. The name Elektron inscribed on the cornice at the top of the building reflected the business interests in early electrical engineering of the . . . Map (db m162797) HM
69 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — The First Police Station
1863 marked the beginning of the first organized Police Force in the city. The council named a captain and three patrolmen to serve from twilight to daybreak. On this site was located the first city Police Station. It contained three iron cages on . . . Map (db m44086) HM
70 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — The Floods
Most often the rivers here brought prosperity. They are the reason humanbeings settled here; established a land portage to connect with the Wabash River system; and attracted the canal followed by rails, highways, industry, and homes. They brought . . . Map (db m17030) HM
71 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — The Fur Traders and the Military at Fort Wayne
The French built Fort St. Philippe (Fort Miamis) west of this area by 1722, to command the land portage here between the Maumee and Wabash Rivers. It was important to the French to protect the area in their political competition with the British as . . . Map (db m17067) HM
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72 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — The Lincoln Tower
Construction of the Lincoln Tower began less than a month before the stock market crash of October 1929 that signaled the beginning of the Great Depression. Completed in November 1930, the 312-foot Tower was for many years Indiana's tallest . . . Map (db m197233) HM
73 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — The Little River Valley Story
The valley of the Little River, where you are standing now, was carved out about 14,500 years ago when the waters of Glacial Lake Maumee overtopped the Fort Wayne Moraine, a ridge composed of glacial sediment, unleashing a catastrophic flood. The . . . Map (db m225921) HM
74 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — The News-Sentinel Building
The News-Sentinel Building was constructed in 1925 by Oscar Foellinger, the publisher of the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel. The News Sentinel traces its history to the first newspaper in Fort Wayne, The Sentinel, which began publication as a . . . Map (db m197287) HM
75 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — The Nickel Plate Railroad
In 1880, the New York, Chicago, and St. Louis Railroad, known commonly as "The Nickel Plate Road,” purchased from the Wabash & Erie Canal the right-of-way through central Fort Wayne. The construction of the railroad on the site of the old . . . Map (db m197329) HM
76 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — The Old City Hall
The Fort Wayne City Building, later called "The Old City Hall,” was designed by local architects John Wing and Marshall Mahurin and was dedicated on April 20, 1893, by Mayor Charles Zollinger. Called by some "The Hapsburg Horror” as a . . . Map (db m197283) HM
77 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — The Towpath Trail History — A portage, a canal and a railroad
In colonial times, a portage from the St. Marys River in Fort Wayne to the Wabash River in Huntington enabled a major French and Indian trade route to exist from Quebec on the St. Lawrence River to New Orleans on the Mississippi River. Later, the . . . Map (db m225163) HM
78 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — The Wabash And Erie Canal
Past this point flowed the Wabash and Erie Canal begun at Fort Wayne in 1832 rad dedicated at Fort Wayne July 4, 1843. m its final phase the canal ran from Maumee Bay on Lake Erie, through Fort Wayne and southwestward to Lafayette and thence . . . Map (db m197327) HM
79 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — These are the Hamilton Women of Fort Wayne
Edith (seated), scholar of Greek and Roman mythology, wrote the classic text, The Greek Way. Alice (standing), Edith's sister, influential industrial physician, advanced the reform of unsafe working conditions in our nation's factories. . . . Map (db m16956) HM
80 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — This Barr And Columbia Street Intersection
This Barr and Columbia Street intersection is the center from which Civic Fort Wayne Grew North West Barnett-Hanna Trading Post 1819 First Post Office 1820 North East Suttenfield Tavern 1823 South West . . . Map (db m197325) HM
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81 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Three Rivers Water Filtration Plant
1 What it Does Fort Wayne's Three Rivers Water Filtration Plant treats, softens and filters drinking water to serve more than 250,000 people in Fort Wayne and the surrounding areas. The water treatment process, and the testing . . . Map (db m231204) HM
82 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — USAC’s First Race
One of auto racing’s premier sanctioning bodies, the United States Auto Club (USAC). Held it’s very first race here in Fort Wayne, at the historic Allen County Memorial Coliseum. USAC was formed urgently on September 16, 1955, when racing . . . Map (db m207690) HM WM
83 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — We celebrate the heritage of the YMCA with these cornerstones.
This YMCA logo, established in the late 1800's combined the YMCA's Christian emphasis with an equilateral triangle which stood for man's essential spirit, mind and body.
John 17:21 That all of them may be one, Father, just . . . Map (db m197197) HM
84 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne — Whistler's Fort
The last American fort to exist at the confluence of the St. Mary's, St. Joseph and Maumee Rivers was built during the years 1815-1816 by Major John Whistler. Prior to this, two other American forts had been constructed near the confluence, the . . . Map (db m231040) HM
85 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Bloomingdale — Fort Wayne ~ Fort Dearborn Trail
An ancient Indian trail, through Pottawattomie country, variably called the Dragoon, White Pigeon, Great Northwestern and Fort Dearborn Road. After 1795 used for mail delivery between Fort Wayne and Fort Dearborn. Captain Wells, Wayne spy, was slain . . . Map (db m20782) HM
86 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Brookview Civic — I Have A Dream
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87 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, East Central — First Central Fire House
The first volunteer fire company was founded in Fort Wayne in 1839. On this site in 1860 was located the first Central Fire House. This two story brick structure with a bell tower housed two steam fire engines and two hose wagons. The units . . . Map (db m239331) HM
88 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, East Central — Old Fort Wayne Well
The "Old Well," an important factor in the existence of the fort and its people, saved the fort from Indian fire brands in 1812. Fort Wayne was first built, near by, in 1794. It was rebuilt, on this site, in 1804, and 1815. Research by . . . Map (db m21210) HM
89 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, East Central — Pirogue Landing
Terminal point where French-Canadian boats, hollowed from 30-60 foot poplar logs, brought families and cargo up the Maumee River from Toledo and Detroit, and returned furs to Lake Erie in exchange for traders' supplies, from the late 1700's until . . . Map (db m16957) HM
90 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, East Central — The History of the Bell
This 2000 pound bell costing $1000,00. was manufactured by the Jones and Company Foundry, Troy, New York. It was placed in Fire Station Number 1 at the corner of Court and Berry Streets in 1867 a new Number 1 Fire Station was constructed in 1893 . . . Map (db m239332) HM
91 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, East Central — The Last Two American Forts / The Siege of 1812
The Last Two American Forts In 1798, Col. Thomas Hunt began construction on this site of the second American fort at the Three Rivers. this fort, which was completed in 1800, replaced the first, hastily built one erected nearby to the . . . Map (db m21219) HM
92 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, East Central — The Site of General Wayne's Fort — Dedicated October 22nd 1794
It was the first United States fort near "Three Rivers". This fort commanded the shortest portage between the St. Lawrence and Mississippi systems a portage known to the Indians as "Glorious Gate" and a strategic cross-roads in early trade and . . . Map (db m21020) HM
93 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, East Side Community — Wayne Trace
Wayne Trace Once the Indian trail to Cincinnati The route Of General Harmer's Army in 1790 Of General Wayne's When leaving the stockade Christened by Major Hamtramck "Fort Wayne" in 1794 Also of General Harrison's Army . . . Map (db m52749) HM
94 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Lake Township — DAV Chapter #40 Veterans Memorial
In memory of all who have served and given the ultimate sacrifice for our country DAV Keeping our promise for all veteransMap (db m226667) HM
95 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Lake Township — In Memory — War Between The States — 1861 - 1865 —
Dedicated to the memory of all who answered their country's call and were unable to return home.Map (db m226676) WM
96 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Memorial Park — Allen County and Fort Wayne W.W. I Memorial — Spirit of the American Doughboy -and- Spirit of American Navy —
( Front ) Argonne —— ∮—— Cantigny Allen County and Fort Wayne their Tribute to the Glory of their Sons Loyalty — Courage Sacrifice — Victory 1917 —— 1918 . . . Map (db m54627) HM
97 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Memorial Park — Allen County Veterans Memorial
Memorial Park Neighborhood Association lasting legacy for the Fort Wayne bicentennial celebration August 1994 A Memorial Tribute to Past, Present and Future Veterans of Allen County, Indiana In this monument, during this the . . . Map (db m197331) WM
98 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Memorial Park — Arthur R. Smith
Erected in memory of Arthur R Smith Pioneer aviator who gave his life in U.S. Air Mail Service By the citizens of Fort Wayne A.D. 1926Map (db m197333) HM
99 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Memorial Park — Olen J. Pond Memorial
Memorial to Olen J. Pond and to The veterans of the World War Erected by Mrs. O. J. PondMap (db m197334) WM
100 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Memorial Park — Operation MP-125 Veterans Memorial
Harold T. Adams • William H. Ahrens • Spencer T. Alden • Horace W. Barnes • Charles Baron • Russell C. Barrett • Lansing Behrman • John C. Berry • Edward Bethner • Walter G Betz • Samuel Bibo • Leo J, Boaeuf • Albert B. Board . . . Map (db m197332) WM

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