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Here are some interesting facts and history of Fort Wayne, Indiana:

- Fort Wayne was originally established as a military outpost called Fort Miamis in 1794 by General Anthony Wayne, after whom the city is named.

- Fort Wayne is sometimes called the "City of Three Rivers" because it is located at the confluence of the St. Marys, St. Joseph, and Maumee Rivers.

- The city has a long history of manufacturing, including railroad equipment, phonographs, and automobiles. Today, it is home to companies like General Motors, Zimmer Biomet, and Sweetwater Sound.

- Fort Wayne was an important stop on the Underground Railroad, and many prominent abolitionists visited or lived in the city, including Frederick Douglass and Harriet Beecher Stowe.

- Another famous resident of Fort Wayne was Johnny Appleseed, a legendary figure who travelled throughout the Midwest planting apple trees.

- The city has also been home to several notable residents, including actor Carole Lombard, who was born in Fort Wayne, and astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom, who grew up there.

- Fort Wayne is home to several cultural institutions, including the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory.

- One of the most popular attractions in Fort Wayne is the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, which was ranked as the nation's best children's zoo in 2015 by USA Today.