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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in Northern Indiana Region

 
By Tom Bosse, May 18, 2024
Fort Wayne’s Nationally Celebrated Park & Boulevard System Marker
101 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Fairmont — Georg Kessler — The Designer — Fort Wayne’s Nationally Celebrated Park & Boulevard System —
On West Rudisill Boulevard at Fairfield Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Rudisill Boulevard.
Georg Kessler was born in Bad Frankenhausen, Germany, grew up in Texas and returned to Jena for his formal education in garden and landscape design. Foster brought him to Fort Wayne to design the Park and Boulevard system that Robinson had . . . Map (db m248576) HM
102 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Hamilton — Franklin School Park
Near Jessie Avenue north of Archer Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Established in 2016, Franklin School Park is a neighborhood park designed in place of the former Franklin School building. The school served the neighborhood from 1921-1981 as an elementary and middle school. That neighborhood legacy continues with . . . Map (db m289072) HM
103 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Harrison Hill — Adolf Janicke — The Planter — Fort Wayne’s Nationally Celebrated Park & Boulevard System —
On West Rudisill Boulevard at Fairfield Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Rudisill Boulevard.
Foster hired Adolf Janicke during a chance meeting at a horticultural exposition in Philadelphia. A Berliner who had worked in that city’s parks and gardens, Janicke became Fort Wayne’s first urban forester and park designer. When he arrived in . . . Map (db m248571) HM
104 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Harrison Hill — Harrison Hill Neighborhood
On Lexington Avenue at North Cornell Circle, on the left when traveling west on Lexington Avenue.
Originally the location of the Moellering Brickyard, Harrison Hill Neighborhood was platted by local developers Hilgeman & Schaaf in 1915. The developers described Harrison Hill as “The Heart of New South Wayne.” The Harrison Hill name was . . . Map (db m250658) HM
105 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Lake Township — DAV Chapter #40 Veterans Memorial
On O Day Road, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of all who have served and given the ultimate sacrifice for our country DAV Keeping our promise for all veteransMap (db m226667) HM
106 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Lake Township — In Memory — War Between The States — 1861 - 1865 —
Near 2122 O Day Road near Yellow River Road, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the memory of all who answered their country's call and were unable to return home.Map (db m226676) WM
107 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Memorial Park — All American Girls Professional Baseball League
Near Glasgow Avenue north of Humphrey Street, on the right when traveling north.
Home of the Fort Wayne Daisies 1945 - 1954Map (db m248464) HM
108 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Memorial Park — Allen County and Fort Wayne W.W. I Memorial — Spirit of the American Doughboy -and- Spirit of American Navy —
On Randall Street east of Glasgow Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
( Front ) Argonne —— ∮—— Cantigny Allen County and Fort Wayne their Tribute to the Glory of their Sons Loyalty — Courage Sacrifice — Victory 1917 —— 1918 . . . Map (db m54627) HM
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109 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Memorial Park — Allen County Veterans Memorial
On Maumee Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Memorial Park Neighborhood Association lasting legacy for the Fort Wayne bicentennial celebration August 1994 A Memorial Tribute to Past, Present and Future Veterans of Allen County, Indiana In this monument, during this the . . . Map (db m197331) WM
110 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Memorial Park — Arthur R. Smith
On Maumee Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Erected in memory of Arthur R Smith Pioneer aviator who gave his life in U.S. Air Mail Service By the citizens of Fort Wayne A.D. 1926Map (db m197333) HM
111 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Memorial Park — Fort Wayne Daisies
Near Glasgow Avenue just north of Humphrey Street, on the right when traveling north.
These plaques and this monument were commissioned in dedication to the Fort Wayne Daisies women’s baseball team. The Daisies proudly represented the City of Fort Wayne in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League from 1945-1954. The . . . Map (db m248459) HM
112 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Memorial Park — Olen J. Pond Memorial
On Maumee Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Memorial to Olen J. Pond and to The veterans of the World War Erected by Mrs. O. J. PondMap (db m197334) WM
113 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Memorial Park — Operation MP-125 Veterans Memorial
On Maumee Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Harold T. Adams • William H. Ahrens • Spencer T. Alden • Horace W. Barnes • Charles Baron • Russell C. Barrett • Lansing Behrman • John C. Berry • Edward Bethner • Walter G Betz • Samuel Bibo • Leo J, Boaeuf • Albert B. Board . . . Map (db m197332) WM
114 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Nebraska — 02.1963.1 — Camp Allen 1861-64 — Civil War Mustering-In Camp
On Center Street at Huron Street, on the left when traveling south on Center Street.
Colonel Hugh B. Reed served as first Commandant. Here the 30th, 44th, 74th, 88th, and 100th Indiana Regiments and the 11th Indiana Battery were organized.Map (db m215667) HM
115 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Nebraska — Kekionga Ball Grounds — 1869 – 1871
On Huron Street at Center Street, on the right when traveling east on Huron Street.
The 1st major league baseball game, now called the 1st game in a professional league, was played here May 4, 1871. Kekionga whitewashed Cleveland 2-0 in what was then acclaimed the greatest game ever played. It remained the lowest score in . . . Map (db m289071) HM
116 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Nebraska — 02.1992.2 — Wabash and Erie Canal Groundbreaking
On West Main Street at Growth Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
On February 22, 1832, ground was broken two blocks north for the canal, which would link Lake Erie at Toledo with the Ohio River at Evansville. Jordan Vigus, Canal Commissioner, Charles W. Ewing, Samuel Hanna, Elias Murray participated in the . . . Map (db m21045) HM
117 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, North Anthony — William C. & Clara Hagerman House — American Craftsman style — c. 1923 —
On North Anthony Boulevard at Forest Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Anthony Boulevard.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m250350) HM
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118 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, North Highlands — World War II Monument
Near Jessie Avenue near Spring Street, on the left when traveling north.
In honor of all who served in the armed forces of the Second World War from the Third Civilian Defense DistrictMap (db m289074) WM
119 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Northside — 02.1992.1 — Home of Philo T. Farnsworth
On St. Joseph Blvd at E. State Blvd, on the right when traveling south on St. Joseph Blvd.
Home 1948-1967 of Farnsworth, inventor of television. Farnsworth (1906-1971) was instrumental in perfecting the image formation mechanism which enabled the first effective image transmission in 1927. Farnsworth Radio and Television Corporation in . . . Map (db m65186) HM
120 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Northside — Kekionga
On Edgewater Avenue 0.5 miles west of Lafort Street, on the left.
This area of the Three Rivers was a site of settlement of Native Americans for as much as 10,000 years. The collection of villages known as Kekionga, located in the present-day Lakeside neighborhood, was a center of the Miami nation in historic . . . Map (db m21501) HM
121 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Northside — Lakeside WWII Memorial
On Lake Avenue west of Morton Street, on the right when traveling west.
1941 – 1945 In memory of those of Lakeside who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II “This prayer we make in penitence That all who pass by here may sense The costliness of human strife, The value of a soldier's life” . . . Map (db m288939) WM
122 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Northside — Major General Henry W. Lawton — March 17, 1843 – December 19, 1899
On Crescent Avenue at Lake Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Crescent Avenue.
Civil War Enlisted April 15, 1861. Sergt. Co. E Ninth Indiana Vol. Inf. Highest rank, Lieut. Col. Thirtieth Indiana Vol. Inf. Indian wars Lieutenant, Captain, U.S. Army. Captor of Chief Geronimo. Spanish-American War . . . Map (db m288884) WM
123 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Northside — Site of Last French Fort
On Northside Drive at St. Joseph Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Northside Drive.
Erected, 1750, by Captain Raimond Surrendered to the British under Lieutenant Butler in 1760. Ensign Richard Holmes and British garrison massacred by Miami Indians in 1763. The most severe engagement of battle between Gen. Josiah . . . Map (db m21036) HM
124 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Northside — The "State School"
On East State Boulevard east of St. Joseph Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.
This stone sentinal continues to watch over the land as it has since 1889. Its presence is a monument to those souls who lived, learned and played here. The "State Sschool" was home to thousands of children and adults with intellectual and . . . Map (db m225929) HM
125 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Northside — The Battle of Harmar's Ford
On Edgewater Avenue at Dearborn Street, on the left when traveling west on Edgewater Avenue.
To the Memory of Major John Wyllys And His Brave Soldiers Who Were Killed Near this Spot In The Battle of Harmar's Ford Oct. 22, 1790 With the Indians Under Chief Little TurtleMap (db m261053) HM
126 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Northside — The Battle of Kekionga
On Edgewater Avenue at Dearborn Street, on the left when traveling west on Edgewater Avenue.
The Battle of Kekionga in October 1790 was the first battle fought by the United States Army after the War for Independence. The campaign had been ordered by President Washington against the Miami settlement of Kekionga, the center of Indian . . . Map (db m21497) HM
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127 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Perry Township — Battleship Indiana
On Parnell Avenue at East Coliseum Boulevard (Indiana Road 930), on the right on Parnell Avenue.
Built at Newport News, Virginia. Her keel was laid 20 November 1939 and she was launched on 21 November 1941. Battleship was placed in commission on 30 April 1942. Original statistics: Length Overall: 680 feet Extreme Beam: 108 feet, 2 . . . Map (db m250415) HM
128 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Perry Township — U.S.S. Indiana (BB 58)
On Parnell Avenue at East Coliseum Boulevard (Indiana Road 930), on the right when traveling north on Parnell Avenue.
Earned nine battle stars, on the Asiatic-Pacific Area Service Ribbon for participating in the following operations and engagements: 1 Star Pacific Raids: Marcus Island Raid: 31 Aug 1943 1 Star/Gilbert Islands Operation: 13 Nov-8 Dec 1943 . . . Map (db m250411) HM
129 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, South Wayne Historic District — Dr. Robert and Susie McKeeman House — Circa 1922
On West Packard Avenue west of South Wayne Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Listed on the National and Local Registers 1992 and 2017 by the US Department of Interior and the City of Fort WayneMap (db m250657) HM
130 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Southwood Park — Foster — 1841-1934
On West Rudisill Boulevard at Indiana Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Rudisill Boulevard.
Colonel David N. Foster, a veteran of Gettysburg and Fredericksburg, gave us modern Fort Wayne. Through his creating of the Park Board in 1905, to his leadership of the City Beautiful Movement, from his creation with famed urban architect Georg . . . Map (db m248579) HM
131 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Southwood Park — Rudisill — 1801-1858
On West Rudisill Boulevard at Indiana Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Rudisill Boulevard.
Henry Wolff Rudisill did more than any other person to create the culture of Fort Wayne. On Christmas Eve 1830 he arrived by sleigh in the tiny, muddy village as the hired land agent for developers Barr & McCorkle. Fort Wayne’s first Lutheran, . . . Map (db m248577) HM
132 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Spy Run — Chief Little Turtle — 1752 - 1812
On Lawton Place 0.1 miles east of Spy Run Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
ME-SHE-KIN-QUAH, Chief of the Miami Indians Teacher of his people Friend of the United States His endeavors toward peace should serve as an inspiration for future generations This plot of ground, the last resting place of Chief . . . Map (db m21066) HM
133 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Spy Run — Civil War Memorial
On Spy Run Avenue (U.S. 27) at Tennessee Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Spy Run Avenue.
A tribute from patriotic citizens to the heroic sons of Allen County who fell in defence of the Union. 1861 - 1865 Chickamauga • Vicksburg • GettysburghMap (db m225933) WM
134 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Spy Run — Little Turtle
On South Clinton Street (U.S. 27) south of East 4th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Little Turtle Me-She-Kin-No-Quah Chief of Miami Indian Nation In Commemoration of our nation's BicentennialMap (db m197136) WM
135 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Spy Run — Meshekinnoquah — (Chief Little Turtle)
On Lawton Place 0.1 miles east of Spy Run Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Chief Little Turtle was one of the most feared and respected leaders during the frontier wars of the 1780s and 1790s when Fort Wayne was born. Known to his people as Meshekinnoquah, Little Turtle is thought to have been born in 1752 in a village . . . Map (db m21503) HM
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136 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Spy Run — Reconstruction of Whistler's Fort
Near Spy Run Avenue (U.S. 27) south of Bates Avenue.
Although talked about for many years, serious steps towards building a replica of one of Fort Wayne's American forts did not take place until 1963 when the Allen County/Fort Wayne Historical Society voted to take action on the project. The . . . Map (db m231041) HM
137 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Spy Run — The Headwaters of the Maumee River
Near Rivergreenway 0.1 miles east of Spy Run Avenue (U.S. 27), on the left when traveling east.
The Saint Mary's River and the St. Joesph River converge in Fort Wayne to form the Maumee River. The most important geographical feature of the area is the short distance overland between the Three Rivers system, which eventually flows to the . . . Map (db m239133) HM
138 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Spy Run — The Wabash & Erie Canal
Near S Clinton Street.
Anchoring the southern edge of the Headwaters Park “Thumb” until circa 1874, the Wabash & Erie Canal’s importance to transportation to the western part of the United States and to the growth of Fort Wayne was substantial. Headwaters Park is on the . . . Map (db m16985) HM
139 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Spy Run — Three Rivers Water Filtration Plant
On Spy Run Avenue (U.S. 27) 0.1 miles north of East Superior Street, on the right when traveling north.
1 What it Does Fort Wayne's Three Rivers Water Filtration Plant treats, softens and filters drinking water to serve more than 250,000 people in Fort Wayne and the surrounding areas. The water treatment process, and the testing . . . Map (db m231204) HM
140 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Spy Run — Three Rivers Water Filtration Plant
Near Rivergreenway east of Spy Run Avenue (U.S. 27), on the left when traveling east.
The Three Rivers Water Filtration Plant was constructed between 1931 and 1933 as a solution to persistent difficulties suffered by the growing city of Fort Wayne in obtaining a sufficient quantity of safe drinking water. Before the 1870s, . . . Map (db m239135) HM
141 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Spy Run — Whistler's Fort
Near Spy Run Avenue (U.S. 27) south of Bates Avenue.
The last American fort to exist at the confluence of the St. Mary's, St. Joseph and Maumee Rivers was built during the years 1815-1816 by Major John Whistler. Prior to this, two other American forts had been constructed near the confluence, the . . . Map (db m231040) HM
142 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Spy Run — William Wells
On Tennessee Avenue at Griswold Drive, on the right when traveling west on Tennessee Avenue.
A tract of 320 acres of land extending west of the St. Joseph River (the modern Bloomingdale and Spy Run neighborhoods) was set aside by an act of Congress in 1808 for the Indian agent William Wells in recognition of his many services to the U.S. . . . Map (db m168274) HM
143 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Vesey — The Clyde, A Rich History
On Bluffton Road 0.2 miles west of Vesey Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
1949: Helen Quimby commissions renowned Fort Wayne architect A.M. Strauss to draw up plans for The Clyde Theatre in Quimby Village in honor of her late husband, Clyde Quimby, Clyde Quimby owned considerable business property in the region and . . . Map (db m253129) HM
144 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Washington Township — American Legion Eternal Flame
On Parnell Avenue at East Coliseum Boulevard (Indiana Road 930), on the right when traveling north on Parnell Avenue.
This Eternal Flame is dedicated to the men who have given their lives that the light of freedom might live.Map (db m250422) WM
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145 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Wayne Township — Takaoka and Fort Wayne Time Capsule
On East Main Street near South Barr Street, on the right when traveling west.
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 . . . Map (db m239279) HM
146 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — "Johnny Appleseed" — [ John Chapman ]
Near West Jefferson Blvd..
Born in Massachusetts, 1776 Died near Fort Wayne, 1843. Buried in the David Archer Cemetery Pioneer apple grower of Indiana and Ohio. The Indiana Horticultural Society and all those who are endeavoring to carry on the work he nobly commenced . . . Map (db m59649) HM
147 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — "Making Children Smile" — Johnny Appleseed 1774-1845
On West Jefferson Boulevard west of Webster Street, on the right when traveling east.
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.Map (db m296512) HM
148 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Abraham Lincoln — [The Hoosier Youth]
On South Harrison Street south of West Douglas Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Abraham Lincoln came to Indiana in 1816 when but seven years old. Upon becoming of age in 1830 he migrated to Illinois. This statue by Paul Manship portrays Abraham Lincoln as a Hoosier youth.Map (db m162800) HM
149 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Billon/Keegan House — 519 West Washington Boulevard — (East half of Lot Four, Block 31, in Ewing's Addition to Fort Wayne.) —
On West Washington Boulevard just west of Fairfield Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
9 January 1865. Patrick H. Keegan sold this half-lot to carpenter James C. Dillon who built a frame, one, and one-half story house. 28 June 1889. His three daughters sold this house to Patrick H. Keegan. 21 April 1914. Mr. . . . Map (db m197188) HM
150 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Blackstone Building — c 1927
On West Washington Boulevard west of South Calhoun Street, on the right when traveling west.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m250361) HM
151 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Carole Lombard
On Rockhill Street at Thieme Drive, on the right when traveling south on Rockhill Street.
In this house on October 6, 1908, was born Jane Alice Peters. Daughter of Frederick C. and Elizabeth Knight Peters, she took the professional name of Carole Lombard and became one of the most important figures in the motion picture industry. . . . Map (db m109155) HM
152 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Cathedral of Immaculate Conception
On Clinton Street, on the right when traveling north.
Oldest church structure in continuous use in Fort Wayne area and seat of Catholicism in northern Indiana. Christianity carried to this part of the New World in 1600's by Catholic missionaries. Land formerly part of burial ground for Miami . . . Map (db m45024) HM
153 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Columbia Street
On W. Columbia Street, on the left when traveling west.
For nearly a century, the principal business street of Fort Wayne, named for Dana Columbia, hotel and canal boat operator. Here was the terminal for passengers and freight arriving and departing via stagecoach and canal. Ground broken for . . . Map (db m197141) HM
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154 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Emboyd Theatre — Founded May 14, 1928
On West Jefferson Boulevard east of South Harrison Street, on the right when traveling east.
Reopened November 12, 1952 as the Embassy Theatre Acquired by the Embassy Theatre Foundation December 2, 1974Map (db m162799) HM
155 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Fire Station #3
On W. Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Fire Station #3 226 W. Washington Blvd has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior c. 1893Map (db m197147) HM
156 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — First Presbyterian Church
On West Wayne Street just east of Ewing Street, on the left when traveling east.
The first Presbyterian minister to conduct services at Fort Wayne was the Rev. Matthew Wallace, an Ohio pastor who served as chaplain to the army under General William Henry Harrison during the War of 1812 and accompanied the troops in the relief . . . Map (db m197192) HM
157 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — 02.2000.1 — Fort Miamis
On Van Buren Street at Michaels Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Van Buren Street.
French built a palisaded fort on this strategic site in 1722; named Fort Saint Philippe des Miamis. One of three French forts built in what is now Indiana to protect French fur trade from encroaching English. First of five forts built over time . . . Map (db m241261) HM
158 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Fort Wayne Historic District — The Landing
On S. Clinton Street at W. Columbia Street, on the right when traveling south on S. Clinton Street.
National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m197140) HM
159 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Fort Wayne Printing Building
On W. Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Fort Wayne Printing Building c. 1911 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m197146) HM
160 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — General Electric Fort Wayne Works WWI Roll of Honor
Near Broadway at Parkview Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
To the men of the Fort Wayne Works General Electric Company who served in the World War 1914-1918 This memorial was erected by their fellow employees Nov. 11, 1924 ★ These made the supreme sacrifice ★ Adams, . . . Map (db m288941) WM
161 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Indiana Hotel
On W. Jefferson Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Indiana Hotel opened May 24, 1928 acquired by the Embassy Theatre Foundation December 2, 1974Map (db m197232) HM
162 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — John B. Franke — 1866 – 1927
On Ewing Street, on the right when traveling north.
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Ft. Wayne Chamber of Commerce – Jan. 7, 2927) J.B. Franke dedicated his lift to service of others. He donated 80 acres to the City of Fort Wayne, which is now known as Franke park. Mr. . . . Map (db m119974) HM
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163 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — John Claus Peters House
On West Wayne Street at Jackson Street, on the left when traveling east on West Wayne Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m250353) HM
164 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Kresge-Groth Building
On South Calhoun Street just south of West Wayne Street, on the right when traveling south.
Kresge-Groth Building c. 1926 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m197144) HM
165 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Louis Mohr Block
On West Wayne Street just east of South Harrison Street, on the left when traveling east.
Louis Mohr Block has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Built 1891Map (db m197195) HM
166 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Old Aqueduct Club Memorial
On West Main Street at Rockhill Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
The Aqueduct Carrying the Wabash and Erie Canal across the St. Marys River was located just north of the bridge about where the Nickle Plate Railroad crosses the river and was the playground and swimminghole for the West End Boys. Completed . . . Map (db m99093) HM
167 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Post Miami — The Site of the First French Fort — Built about 1680 —
On Michaels Avenue at Van Buren Street, on the left when traveling west on Michaels Avenue.
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. . . . Map (db m232369) HM
168 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Richardville — 1761 - 1841
On South Calhoun Street north of East Lewis Street, on the right when traveling north.
Richardville 1761 - 1841 Made Chief of the Miamis for his Daring rescue of a White prisoner from Burning at the StakeMap (db m52919) HM
169 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Schmitz Block
On S. Calhoun Street at W. Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on S. Calhoun Street.
Schmitz Block c. 1888 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m197145) HM
170 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Site of the Fort Wayne College — Better known as the old M.E. College
On Thieme Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Established in 1846 as the Fort Wayne Female College on grounds donated by Wm. Rockhill. In 1855 the college consolidated with the Fort Wayne Collegiate Institute for Young Men and it was then call the M.E. College. In 1890 the college grounds . . . Map (db m100138) HM
171 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — St. Mother Theodore Guerin
On S. Calhoun Street, on the right when traveling north.
St. Mother Theodore Guerin founded the first catholic school in Fort Wayne on this site in 1846. Her community, The Sisters of Providence, taught young people of Fort Wayne for over 125 years. She was canonized a Saint October 15, 2006 . . . Map (db m197229) HM
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172 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — The Allen County Courthouse
On South Calhoun Street at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on South Calhoun Street.
The present Allen County Courthouse is the fourth to serve the county's judicial needs. Its cornerstone was laid on November 17, 1897, in the largest public ceremony held in Fort Wayne to that time. Louis Peltier, who had been born in the fort in . . . Map (db m162792) HM
173 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — The Canal House
On East Superior Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1852 John Brown, a stonemason, built this last remaining vestige of the early canal era in FortWayne. A native of Glasgow, Scotland, Brown came by canal boat to Allen County in 1847 with his wife Mary. He and his Scottish business partner, . . . Map (db m100141) HM
174 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — The Edsall House
On West Main Street west of Webster Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Edsall House, the oldest structure in downtown Fort Wayne and the city's second hospital, was built by William S. Edsall in 1839. Edsall was a fur trader, builder, ferry operator, surveyor, sawyer and merchant, and was prominent in Fort Wayne . . . Map (db m215660) HM
175 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — The Embassy Theater
On W. Jefferson Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.
The Embassy Theater is the last of the great movie and stage houses in Fort Wayne, and its restoration marks one of the city's outstanding volunteer efforts. Construction of the theater and the adjoining Indiana Hotel was begun in 1926. . . . Map (db m197230) HM
176 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — The First French Fort / The First Playground in Fort Wayne
On Van Buren Street at Michaels Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Van Buren Street.
The First French Fort The French lived among the Miami at the Three Rivers as early as 1697 when Jean Baptiste Bissot, Sieur de Vincennes (d. 1719), and Francois Marie Bissot de Vincennes, the son of Jean Baptiste . . . Map (db m241262) HM
177 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — The Historic Canton Laundry — 1016 Broadway — Built 1890 —
On Broadway just south of West Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Over the course of the last hundred & twenty-five years this building has been the home to various neighborhood businesses
Unknown…1890-1918 Round Oak Heating…1918-1935 The Frank Ning Laundry…1935-1970 The Canton . . . Map (db m197190) HM
178 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — The Home Of Sion Bass, Civil War Hero
On West Washington Boulevard at Fairfield Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Washington Boulevard.
John Grimes constructed a house on this lot in 1842, and on March 13, 1854, he sold the place to Sion S. Bass and his wife, Eliza. Sion Bass had come to Fort Wayne in 1848 from Salem, Kentucky, and worked for the Ewing fur-trading enterprise. He was . . . Map (db m197189) HM
179 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — The Hugh McCulloch House
On West Superior Street at Fulton Street, on the right when traveling west on West Superior Street.
The Hugh McCulloch House was built in 1843 from the design of architect Henry Williams. A native of Kennebunk, Maine, and a Boston-trained lawyer, Hugh McCulloch came to the pioneer village of Fort Wayne in 1833 with a letter of recommendation from . . . Map (db m250351) HM
180 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Paul
On West Washington Boulevard at Fairfield Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Washington Boulevard.
The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Paul was established at this site in 1864 for German-speaking Catholics of the then northwestern part of Fort Wayne. Over the course of 138 years, this property also served the needs of St. Paul . . . Map (db m197185) HM
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181 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — The Rotary Club of Fort Wayne — Celebrating 100 Years of "Service Above Self"
On West Wayne Street at Library Plaza, on the right when traveling east on West Wayne Street.
The Rotary Club of Fort Wayne was established January 9, 1915, when 35 local business professionals and community leaders held the Clubs first meeting at the former Commercial Club on Harrison Street in downtown Fort Wayne. In the 100 years since . . . Map (db m197194) HM
182 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — The Samuel Brenton Home
On West Wayne Street at Van Buren Street, on the left when traveling east on West Wayne Street.
Fort Wayne's first Republican congressman, Samuel S. Brenton, was a Methodist minister who vigorously opposed the expansion of slavery into the new western territories. Born in 1810 in Kentucky, Brenton was an ordained Methodist minister by the age . . . Map (db m250354) HM
183 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — The Transfer Corner
On S. Calhoun Street at E. Main Street, on the right when traveling north on S. Calhoun Street.
The intersection of Main and Calhoun streets was the busiest corner in Fort Wayne between the 1890s and the 1960s, for it was here, at the "Transfer Corner,” that all the trolleys (and later buses) converged from their various routes. . . . Map (db m197143) HM
184 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Thomas Swinney House
On Swinney Court west of Garden Street when traveling west.
Original construction of the house was begun in 1844. The second story, wing, and rear portion was added in 1885. Colonel Swinney bequeathed this house and about 240 acres of land to the city as a park which was to “remain open and free to the . . . Map (db m288942) HM
185 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Trinity English Lutheran Church
On West Wayne Street just west of Ewing Street, on the right when traveling east.
Henry Rudisill, whose efforts had resulted in the establishment of Fort Wayne's first German Lutheran congregation in 1837, also initiated the founding of the community's first English-speaking Lutheran parish, the English Lutheran Church of the . . . Map (db m197187) HM
186 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Trinity Episcopal Churh
On West Berry Street at Fulton Street, on the left when traveling west on West Berry Street.
The Protestant Episcopal Assembly met May 26, 1839 with 17 charter members in Fort Wayne's courthouse. They built First Trinity Episcopal Church in 1847 on the northwest corner, Berry and Harrison Streets. Present Trinity Church built 1865, . . . Map (db m197191) HM
187 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — What Is Rotary?
On West Wayne Street at Library Plaza, on the right when traveling east on West Wayne Street.
Whatever Rotary, may mean to us, to the world it. will be known by the results it achieves." - Peul P. Hemis
Rotary was officially started on February 23, 1905, when a young attorney named Paul P. Harris met with . . . Map (db m197193) HM
188 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — William S. Edsall House — c. 1839
On West Main Street west of Webster Street, on the right when traveling east.
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 . . . Map (db m215666) HM
189 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — WOWO Time Capsule — 1960 - 1994
Near West Jefferson Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Buried here March 31, 1960 ~ the 35th Anniversary of WOWO, the Westinghouse Broadcasting Company Radio Station in Fort Wayne ~ contains tangible evidence of the mo'res in the Tri-State area during 1960 and before. To be opened October 22, 1994 ~ . . . Map (db m281295) HM
190 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Central — Yoshino Cherry Tree
On W. Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
donated to the City of Fort Wayne by Consul-General of Japan in Chicago Naoki Ito Sunday, May 20, 2018 as a gesture of goodwill and friendship to celebrate the Fort Wayne Cherry Blossom Festival Sign donated by: Japanese American . . . Map (db m197149) HM
191 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, West Rudisill — Illsley / Illsley Place
On Illsley Drive east of Broadway, on the right when traveling east.
Illsley. "Illsley" was the name of the large estate of Frank Illsley Brown and Anna Bond Brown. Their stately Italianate home faced west toward the St. Mary's River and was surrounded by extensive gardens. The front of the property on . . . Map (db m225926) HM
192 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Wildwood Park — Wildwood Park
On North Washington Road 0.1 miles south of West Jefferson Boulevard, in the median.
has been placed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior September 18, 2013 Designed by Arthur Shurcliff 1914-1916, Wildwood Park features curvilinear roads which utilize landscape . . . Map (db m250362) HM
193 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Williams-Woodland Park — Charles & Emma Young House — c. 1907 — 330 West Suttenfield —
Near West Suttenfield Street west of Webster Street, on the right when traveling west.
Charles Young was a draftsman for the Pennsylvania Railroad and later a mechanical engineer for S.F. Bowser & Company, inventor of the self-measuring fuel pump. This early bungalow with its polygonal dormer, was owned by the Young family . . . Map (db m250379) HM
194 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Williams-Woodland Park — Henry & Alice Beadell — 1903 — 351 West Woodland —
Near West Woodland Avenue east of Hoagland Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
A native of London, England, Henry Beadell owned “The People's Store” but also assisted in forming the Lincoln National Life Insurance Co., Peoples Trust and Savings Co., Lincoln National Bank, and Wayne Pump Company. His large Queen Anne Free . . . Map (db m250654) HM
195 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Williams-Woodland Park — Ogden & Martha Pierce House — c. 1885 — 2442 Hoagland —
Near Hoagland Avenue south of West Suttenfield Street, on the right when traveling south.
Mr. Pierce and his wife co-owned Troy Steam Cleaners. Martha Pierce was the daughter of David W. Jones, who was the owner of the Fort Wayne Gazette newspaper. The Pierces created this Queen Anne style home by enlarging an existing house. The . . . Map (db m250377) HM
196 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Williams-Woodland Park — Owen & Kate Heaton House — 1896 — 2528 Hoagland —
Near Hoagland Avenue north of West Woodland Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Judge Heaton and his wife lived in this Queen Anne-Free Classic home until 1901. In 1912 he ran for Congress on the Bull Moose ticket. The home was later owned by prominent local attorney William Shambaugh who served several terms in . . . Map (db m250375) HM
197 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Williams-Woodland Park — Simpson United Methodist Church
On South Harrison Street, on the right when traveling north.
Established in 1856 in Samuel Fletter house, 40 Bass Street, and meetings held at #5 Fire House on Prince Street. First Structure, Centenary Church, built in 1868 at Masterson and Harrison; Rededicated in 1885 and named in honor of Bishop Matthew . . . Map (db m248569) HM
198 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Williams-Woodland Park — Victor & Carrie Nussbaum House — c. 1915 — 314 West Woodland —
Near West Woodland Avenue east of Hoagland Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Victor Nussbaum was the president of VM Nussbaum & Co., manufacturers of electric machinery. This home has the classic form of American Foursquare Style but combines brick, wood shingles, an entry porch with an open terrace, and multi-pane . . . Map (db m250655) HM
199 Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne, Williams-Woodland Park — William H. & Farla Myers House — c. 1896 — 2512 South Harrison —
On South Harrison Street south of West Suttenfield Street, on the right when traveling south.
William and Farla Myers moved into this square towered Queen Anne home shortly after they were married. Together they raised children Raymond, Jackson, Franklin, Carver, and Annabel. Myers worked as a bookkeeper for Hamilton National Bank . . . Map (db m250656) HM
200 Indiana, Allen County, Grabill — Grabill, Indiana — Platted February 15, 1902
On 1st Street just east of West Street, on the right when traveling west.
Originally in twenty three lots at a site selected by the Wabash Railway for a depot to serve a rich agricultural area. The first steam train arrived over the newly completed Fort Wayne-Toledo right of way on January 1, 1902. A post office was . . . Map (db m183600) HM

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