East Central in Fort Wayne in Allen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Site of General Wayne's Fort
Dedicated October 22nd 1794
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 20, 2009
1. The Site of General Wayne's Fort Marker
It was the first United States fort near "Three Rivers". This fort commanded the shortest portage between the St. Lawrence and Mississippi systems a portage known to the Indians as "Glorious Gate" and a strategic cross-roads in early trade and exploration.
Erected 1934 by The Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 22, 1965.
Location. 41° 4.825′ N, 85° 7.994′ W. Marker is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Allen County. It is in East Central. It is at the intersection of Clay Street and East Berry Street, on the left when traveling north on Clay Street. This historical marker is located in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is two blocks south of the three rivers area where the two rivers (the St. Marys River and the St. Joseph River) come together to create the Maumee River. 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 Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Last Two American Forts / The Siege of 1812 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Fort Wayne Well
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Also see . . .
1. Anthony Wayne. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 27, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Battle of Fallen Timbers. History website entry (Submitted on October 27, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Fort Wayne, Indiana. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 22, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional commentary.
1. An Unmarked Historical Site in 1934
According to the website of the Mary Penrose Wayne Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the marker, which indicates the site of General Wayne's 1794 fort, was placed here after a state-wide contest to locate the most significant "unmarked" historical site in
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 20, 2009
2. The Site of General Wayne's Fort Marker
— Submitted April 27, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 20, 2009
3. The Site of General Wayne's Fort Marker
View of historical marker looking towards the intersection of East Berry Street and Clay Street.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 20, 2009
4. The Site of General Wayne's Fort Marker
View of historical marker at the northwest corner of East Berry Street and Clay Street, looking north down Clay Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4,364 times since then and 95 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on July 23, 2009, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
