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Description: General Anthony Wayne's first fort
marker at the intersection of Berry and Clay Streets.
Keywords: Fort Wayne, Indiana, Berry Street, Clay Street, First Fort
Wayne, General Anthony Wayne, Indiana Daughters of the American
Revolution
Date of photos: May 16, 2004
Camera: Kodak DX3900
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The Site of
General Anthony Wayne's Fort
Dedicated October 22nd 1794
It was the first
United States Fort
Near "Three Rivers"
This fort commanded
the shortest portage
between the St. 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 |
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