Text of the Marker:

Site of
THE FORT WAYNE COLLEGE
Better known as
THE OLD M. E. COLLEGE

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 called the M. E. College.

In 1890 the college grounds were deeded
To Taylor University.

Erected by the M. E. College Association - 1936.