Actual Site of Fort Wayne, IN
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DnRseekers
N 41° 04.823 W 085° 07.990
16T E 656816 N 4549359
This stone marks where General Anthony Wayne established his first fort in the area.
Waymark Code: WMFQGP
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 11/18/2012
Views: 8
According to the marker,
The site of General Anthony Wayne's Fort dedicated October 22, 1794.
It was the first United States fort near "Three Rivers". This fort commanded the shortest portage between the Saint Lawrence and Mississippi systems. A portage known to the Indians as "Glorious Gate" and a strategic cross-roads in early trade and exploration.
Presented to the City of Fort Wayne by the Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution, April 6, 1934.
Group that erected the marker: Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
corner of Berry and Clay Streets
Fort Wayne, IN USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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