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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Camp Allen 1861-64 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Johnny Appleseed" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carole Lombard (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Aqueduct Club Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wabash and Erie Canal Groundbreaking (approx. half a mile away); The Historic Canton Laundry (approx. half a mile away); The First French Fort / The First Playground in Fort Wayne (approx. half a mile away); Fort Miamis (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Wayne.

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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 554 times since then and 35 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.