West Central in Fort Wayne in Allen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Home Of Sion Bass, Civil War Hero
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 1, 2022
1. The Home Of Sion Bass, Civil War Hero Marker
John Grimes constructed a house on this lot in 1842, and on March 13, 1854, he sold the place to Sion S. Bass and his wife, Eliza. Sion Bass had come to Fort Wayne in 1848 from Salem, Kentucky, and worked for the Ewing fur-trading enterprise. He was joined by his younger brother, John, in 1853. They founded an iron works company, which they eventually sold to the railroad and then founded a second iron and machine works. This company, under the direction of John Bass, became the great Bass Foundry that dominated Fort Wayne industry until after the turn of the century.When the Civil War broke out, Sion Bass volunteered and helped organize the 30th Regiment of Indiana Volunteers - "The Bloody Thirtieth". Bass was elected Colonel and commanding officer by the men. In the Regiment's first action, at the Battle of Shiloh in Tennessee in April 1862, Sion Bass led his men in several charges during the bloody second day of fighting. He was severely wounded and died several days later. His body was returned to Fort Wayne where a state funeral was held to honor the city's first fallen hero. Bass's widow lived in the house until her death
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(caption) Col. Sion Bass. Photograph of 1862. (Allen County - Fort Wayne Historical Society).
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is March 13, 1854.
Location. 41° 4.567′ N, 85° 8.744′ W. Marker is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Allen County. It is in West Central. Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Boulevard and Fairfield Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Washington Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 509 W Washington Blvd, 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. Billon/Keegan House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Paul (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity English Lutheran Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Historic Canton Laundry (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trinity Episcopal Churh (approx. 0.2 miles away); Yoshino Cherry Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away); What Is Rotary? (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Wayne.
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 1, 2022
2. The Home Of Sion Bass, Civil War Hero Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 1, 2022
3. The Home Of Sion Bass, Civil War Hero Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
