West Central in Fort Wayne in Allen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Post Miami
The Site of the First French Fort
| | Built about 1680 | |
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 23, 2023
1. Post Miami Marker
Commandants 1680-1697; Jean Baptiste Vissat, Sieur DeVincnnes, Francois-Margane, Sieur DeVincennes. 1725; Ensign Douville,. 1734; Ensign DuBuison.
In 1747, savages burned the fort but it was rebuilt. M. DeRaimond was commandant in 1748.
In 1750 the buildings of the post wer abandoned and became the center of Coldfoot Village, an Indian settlement, presided over by Chief Coldfoot.
M. DeRaimond erected the last French fort on St. Joseph River at the intersection of the present St. Joe Blvd. and Delaware Ave.
Erected 1983 by Mary Penrose Wayne Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1725.
Location. 41° 4.874′ N, 85° 9.068′ W. Marker is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Allen County. It is in West Central. It is at the intersection of Michaels Avenue and Van Buren Street, on the left when traveling west on Michaels Avenue. Marker is in Guldlin Park,
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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 First French Fort / The First Playground in Fort Wayne (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Miamis (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hugh McCulloch House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Aqueduct Club Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Carole Lombard (approx. Ό mile away); Trinity Episcopal Churh (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Claus Peters House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Samuel Brenton Home (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers
Photographed by Joel Seewald, July 23, 2023
2. Post Miami Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
