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

This Barr And Columbia Street Intersection

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 1, 2022

1. This Barr And Columbia Street Intersection Marker

Inscription. 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
Ewing Tavern (Washington Hall) 1823
Where Allen County was organized and Fort Wayne made county seat.

South East
Hedekin House Hotel of canal days

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.

Location. 41° 4.902′ N, 85° 8.224′ W. Marker is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Allen County. It is on East Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 E Main St, 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 Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Barr And Columbia (here, next to this marker); Takaoka and Fort Wayne Time Capsule (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wabash And Erie Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nickel Plate Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bicentennial Heritage Trail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Major General Anthony Wayne (about 400 feet away); Journal Gazette Building (about 600 feet away); Pirogue Landing (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Wayne.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 1, 2022

2. This Barr And Columbia Street Intersection Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 527 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.