Fort Wayne in Allen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lindenwood Cemetery
Photographed By James Harris, July 11, 2011
1. Lindenwood Cemetery Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical date for this entry is February 17, 1892.
Location. 41° 4.667′ N, 85° 10.267′ W. Marker is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Allen County. Marker is on W. Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2324 W Main St, Fort Wayne IN 46808, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wabash and Erie Canal Groundbreaking (approx. 0.3 miles away); Maumee - Wabash Portage (approx. half a mile away); Camp Allen 1861-64 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Site of the Fort Wayne College (approx. ¾ mile away); "Johnny Appleseed" (approx. 0.8 miles away); Carole Lombard (approx. 0.9 miles away); Old Aqueduct Club Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); The First French Fort / The First Playground in Fort Wayne (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Wayne.
Also see . . . Lindenwood Cemetery. (Submitted on July 9, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
this page online
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 7, 2018
2. Lindenwood Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 7, 2018
3. The Chapel in Lindenwood Cemetery
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 7, 2018
4. Lindenwood Cemetery
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 7, 2018
5. Lindenwood Cemetery - Jordan Crossing
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6. Lindenwood Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 7, 2018
7. Lindenwood Cemetery Entrance
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8. Lindenwood Cemetery
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9. Col. Sion S. Bass Grave
In memory of
Sion S. Bass
Col. Of 30th Reg’t. Ind. Vol.
Born at Salem, Livingston Co., KY.
Jan’y 6, 1827;
Died at Paducah, Kentucky,
April 14, 1862,
Of wounds received
While galiantly leading his regiment
At the Battle of Shiloh,
April 7, 1862.
Erected by
His Regiment and Friends.
Photographed By Tom Bosse
10. Samuel Morris Grave
Samuel Morris
1873 - 1893
Prince Kaboo
Native of West Africa
1873 - 1893
Prince Kaboo
Native of West Africa
Famous Christian Mystic
Apostle of Simple Faith
Exponent of the Spirit-filled Life
Student at Taylor University 1892-3
Fort Wayne now located at
Upland, Ind. The story of his life
a vital contribution to the
development of Taylor University.
The erection of this memorial was sponsored by the 1928 class Taylor University, and funds were contributed by Fort Wayne citizens.
Photographed By Tom Bosse
11. Lieut. John Townsend Young Grave
In Gratitude
The Great Union Armies of the American Civil War (1861- 1865) reached an aggregate of 2,759,049 enlistments. Not less than 4.103 men went from this county. After the war the veterans formed the Grand Army of the Republic and seven units of that organization played important parts in the civil affairs of this city. Here lies the last Allen County survivor....
Lieut. John Townsend Young
152nd Indiana Vol. Inf.
Born June 28, 1846 - Died Jan. 9, 1941
Age: 94 YR. 6 MO 11 DA This marker erected by Fort Wayne Post 47 - American Legion Dedicated May 30, 1941
The Great Union Armies of the American Civil War (1861- 1865) reached an aggregate of 2,759,049 enlistments. Not less than 4.103 men went from this county. After the war the veterans formed the Grand Army of the Republic and seven units of that organization played important parts in the civil affairs of this city. Here lies the last Allen County survivor....
Lieut. John Townsend Young
152nd Indiana Vol. Inf.
Born June 28, 1846 - Died Jan. 9, 1941
Age: 94 YR. 6 MO 11 DA This marker erected by Fort Wayne Post 47 - American Legion Dedicated May 30, 1941
Photographed By Tom Bosse
12. Lindenwood Cemetery - Jordan Crossing
14
Jordan Crossing
...until we cross the Jordan into the land the Lord our God is giving us...Deuteronomy 2:29
Be it known to all who walk upon these grounds that "Section 14" of Lindenwood Cemetery is commemorated as a "Historical Burial Site" and final resting place of our African American Ancestors, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This site memorializes a time in our history when we as a people, even in interment, suffered the cruel indignity of intolerance and segregation.
May this hallowed ground serve as a testament to the courage, tenacity and resolve of those who rose from servitude to carve out a proud, irrefutable and indelible history of achievement on this continent.
This consecrated soil is but the journey's end for those who soared over the walls of prejudice on wings on determination, will and strength of character to leave us with a legacy of dignity and honor.
Dwell not upon the hardship and strife suffered by those to whom this land is dedicated, but instead celebrate and honor the imperishable, unyielding spirit of a people who refused to succumb to oppression and injustice.
Do not weep for what was not given to us as a people, but instead, lift up your hearts, give thanks, and be proud of what we have achieved.
Have reverence and pray that your life will measure up to the heritage forged by our African American Ancestors, these stalwart souls, who rest here, have crossed the River Jordan.
"Deep River Load, My Home Is Over Jordan"
Dedicate: September 5, 2004
Miles A. Robinson
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2011, by James Harris of Fort Wayne, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,234 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 14, 2011, by James Harris of Fort Wayne, Indiana. 2. submitted on July 9, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 3. submitted on July 12, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 4, 5. submitted on July 13, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 6, 7. submitted on July 9, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 8. submitted on July 13, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 9, 10. submitted on July 12, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 11, 12. submitted on July 13, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
