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 —

Post Miami Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, July 23, 2023

1. Post Miami Marker

Inscription.
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 • Native Americans. 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. Marker 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, next to the public access boat ramp. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Van Buren Street, Fort Wayne IN 46802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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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); Old Aqueduct Club Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Carole Lombard (approx. ¼ mile away); Trinity Episcopal Churh (approx. 0.3 miles away); John B. Franke (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Edsall House (approx. 0.4 miles away); William S. Edsall House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Wayne.

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 119 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2023, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.