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

William S. Edsall House

c. 1839

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, February 5, 2023

1. William S. Edsall House Marker

Inscription. Edsall (1811-1876) was an early community leader, serving on the first City Council, and later was a land office register and County Clerk. He was also a fur trader, merchant, plank road and railroad builder in the Fort Wayne area and helped Fort Wayne become a transportation and commercial center. The original part of this federal style house, constructed when Fort Wayne had 2000 residents, is believed to be the oldest structure in central Fort Wayne. The Home Builders Association of Fort Wayne, Inc. rehabilitated this building in 1986-1987.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 41° 4.777′ N, 85° 8.629′ W. Marker is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Allen County. It is in West Central. Marker is on West Main Street west of Webster Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 W Main St, 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 Edsall House (a few steps from this marker); John B. Franke (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); What Is Rotary? (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Rotary Club of Fort Wayne

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Trinity English Lutheran Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Yoshino Cherry Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away); Louis Mohr Block (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Wayne.

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William S. Edsall House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, February 5, 2023

2. William S. Edsall House

National Register of Historic Places plaque for the house image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, February 5, 2023

3. National Register of Historic Places plaque for the house

Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 4, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.