From Fort Wayne To Fame – Shelley Long and Her Simple Roots
Shelley Long Fort Wayne history: Before Cheers, Emmy-winning actress Shelley Long grew up in Northeast Indiana and became a sitcom icon.
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Did Old Fort Wayne Burn To the Ground?
Did Old Fort Wayne Burn To the Ground? – The first Fort Wayne, built in 1794 by General “Mad” Anthony Wayne, was destroyed by fire in 1800. It was rebuilt twice more before the modern city grew around its third version. Today, you can visit...
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How Did New Haven Get Its Name?
How Did New Haven Get Its Name? – Just east of Fort Wayne, New Haven was founded in 1839 and named after New Haven, Connecticut—where the founders were originally from. The Wabash & Erie Canal helped it grow into a rail and industrial...
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Insider Discussion – How Fort Wayne Became the City of Three Rivers
Insider Discussion – How Fort Wayne Became the City of Three Rivers – Fort Wayne sits at the confluence of the St. Mary’s, St. Joseph, and Maumee Rivers. Native Americans and early settlers used the rivers for trade, transport...
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West Central Is the Oldest Neighborhood in Fort Wayne
West Central Is the Oldest Neighborhood in Fort Wayne – West Central is Fort Wayne’s oldest residential neighborhood. With homes dating back to the 1830s, it’s filled with Victorian, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival architecture. It’s also...
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Is Legendary Johnny Appleseed Really Buried In Fort Wayne?
Hoosier History Bite – Is Legendary Johnny Appleseed Really Buried In Fort Wayne? – Yes! The real Johnny Appleseed—John Chapman—is buried right here in Fort Wayne! He spent his final years in the area and was known for planting...
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Fort Wayne Indiana: Why It’s Known as the Summit City
Fort Wayne Indiana: Why It’s Known as the Summit City – Fort Wayne got the nickname “Summit City” because it’s the highest point on the Wabash-Erie Canal. Back in the 1800s, this canal was a major shipping route—boats had to be lifted...
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