West Central in Fort Wayne in Allen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"Making Children Smile"
Johnny Appleseed
1774-1845
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, March 25, 2026
1. "Making Children Smile" Marker
John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, called Fort Wayne home from the 1830s until his death in 1845. Love, not material things, drove Johnny's beliefs and actions. Making children smile was the most satisfying part of his day.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 41° 4.547′ N, 85° 8.481′ W. Marker is in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Allen County. It is in West Central. It is on West Jefferson Boulevard west of Webster Street, on the right when traveling east. This marker stands on the south side of West Jefferson Boulevard in front of the Burger Bar. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 223 W Jefferson Blvd, 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: Indiana Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fire Station #3 (about 400 feet away); The Embassy Theater (about 500 feet away); Emboyd Theatre (about 500 feet away); Yoshino Cherry Tree (about 500 feet away); Fort Wayne Printing Building (about 700 feet away); Blackstone Building (about 700 feet away); What Is Rotary? (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Wayne.
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Photographed by Daniel Barriball, March 25, 2026
2. "Making Children Smile" Marker in context
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, March 25, 2026
3. Johnny Appleseed statue
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2026, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2026, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
