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  1. The Old Fort is a faithful copy of the post built by American troops under the command of Major John Whistler in 1815. It is reconstructed on a plot of ground less than a quarter of a mile from the original site. We offer events and programs highlighting several hundred years of history.

  2. Fort Wayne was a series of three successive military log stockades existing between 1794 and 1819 on the confluence between the St. Mary's and St. Joseph Rivers in northeastern Indiana, in what is now the city of Fort

  3. Visit the Old Fort, where history is brought to life! For event updates, go to www.oldfortwayne.org or www.facebook.com/HistoricFort Wayne. Parking for the Old Fort is available in the lot across from the fort on Spy Run Avenue. Please use extreme caution when crossing Spy Run Avenue.

    • 1201 Spy Run Ave, Fort Wayne, 46805, IN
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  5. Home. Facilities. The Old Fort. The fort constructed by Major John Whistler and his men during 1815-1816 was the last of three American forts to stand at the junction of the St. Mary’s, St. Joseph, and Maumee Rivers. It was designed to be easily defended against a Native American attack by a garrison of only 50 to 75 men.

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  6. Jun 28, 2021 · Located at 1201 Spy Run Avenue, the Old Fort is a replica of the one built in 1815 for defense against the Native Americans and was the last fort to stand at the junction of Fort Wayne's three rivers. The Old Fort is run by a volunteer based organization that has developed a historical based education program. Reenactments at the Old Fort.

  7. Fort Wayne, Detroit’s third fort, is named after General Anthony Wayne, whose victory at the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1796 resulted in the United States occupation of the Northwest Territories. In 1840, the narrowest point in the Detroit River between Detroit and British Canada was being surveyed by the U.S. Army for a new artillery post.

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