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

The Wabash And Erie Canal

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 1, 2022

1. The Wabash And Erie Canal Marker

Inscription. Past this point flowed the Wabash and Erie Canal begun at Fort Wayne in 1832 rad dedicated at Fort Wayne July 4, 1843. m its final phase the canal ran from Maumee Bay on Lake Erie, through Fort Wayne and southwestward to Lafayette and thence to the Ohio River. & was abandoned in 1874, sold is 1877, and its path through Fort Wayne sold in 1881 to the Nickel Plate Railroad for its roadbed. The last boat was seen on the canal in 1882.

Erected by Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Wabash & Erie Canal series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1843.

Location. 41° 4.935′ N, 85° 8.228′ W. Marker is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Allen County. Marker is on S. Barr Street, on the left 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. The Nickel Plate Railroad (here, next to this marker); This Barr And Columbia Street Intersection (within shouting distance of this marker); Barr And Columbia (within shouting distance of this marker); Takaoka and Fort Wayne Time Capsule (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Pirogue Landing (about 500 feet away); The Bicentennial Heritage Trail (about 500 feet away); Major General Anthony Wayne (about 500 feet away); Journal Gazette Building (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Wayne.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 1, 2022

2. The Wabash And Erie Canal Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 1, 2022

3. The Wabash And Erie Canal Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 1, 2022

4. The Wabash And Erie Canal Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 7, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.