Wayne Township in Fort Wayne in Allen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Takaoka and Fort Wayne Time Capsule
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 29, 2023
1. Takaoka and Fort Wayne Time Capsule Marker
A capsule was buried on this site on May 11, 2002 when citizens of Takaoka and Fort Wayne met to re-affirm an alliance established in 1977. The capsule, containing articles related to the 25th anniversary, will be opened on the occasion of the 50th anniversary in 2027.
Erected 2002.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Peace • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.
Location. 41° 4.894′ N, 85° 8.182′ W. Marker is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Allen County. It is in Wayne Township. It is on East Main Street near South Barr Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located in the Japanese Friendship Garden at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 311 East Main Street, 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: This Barr And Columbia Street Intersection (within shouting distance of this marker); Barr And Columbia (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wabash And Erie Canal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Nickel Plate Railroad (about 300 feet away);
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Regarding Takaoka and Fort Wayne Time Capsule. The marker and time capsule celebrate the sister city statue of these two cities.
Also see . . . Takaoka, Japan. Fort Wayne Sister Cities International website entry (Submitted on July 18, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 29, 2023
2. Takaoka and Fort Wayne Time Capsule Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 365 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 12, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
