West Central in Fort Wayne in Allen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Site of the Fort Wayne College

Better known as the old M.E. College

Photographed by Michael Baker

1. Site of the Fort Wayne College Marker

Inscription. Established in 1846 as the Fort Wayne Female College on grounds donated by Wm. Rockhill. In 1855 the college consolidated with the Fort Wayne Collegiate Institute for Young Men and it was then call the M.E. College. In 1890 the college grounds were deeded to Taylor University. Erected by the M.E. College Association - 1936.

Erected by The M.E. College Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 41° 4.519′ N, 85° 9.436′ W. Marker is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Allen County. It is in West Central. It is on Thieme Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Wayne IN 46802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the

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Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kekionga Ball Grounds (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camp Allen 1861-64 (about 500 feet away); Thomas Swinney House (about 700 feet away); "Johnny Appleseed" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carole Lombard (approx. ¼ mile away); WOWO Time Capsule (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Aqueduct Club Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Claus Peters House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Wayne.

Photographed by Michael Baker

2. Site of the Fort Wayne College Marker

Photographed by Michael Baker

3. Site of the Fort Wayne College Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2016, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. This page has been viewed 848 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 2, 2016, by Michael Baker of Lima, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.