| 49 active listings near Fort Wayne | |
|---|---|
| 👍 USDA, * Price Change, * New, * Sale Pending | |
| $599,900 | 👍 13191 Galena Creek Trl |
| $394,900 | 👍* 421 W Hamilton Rd N |
| $338,900 | 👍 14688 Verona Lakes Psge |
| $323,000 | 👍 13774 Beal Brook Ct |
| $319,900 | 👍* 425 River Rock Pass |
| $259,900 | 👍* 224 Hamilton Meadows Cv |
| $99,900 | 👍 645 Noyer Rd Lot 213 |
| $99,900 | 👍 675 Noyer Rd Lot 211 |
| $99,900 | 👍 655 Noyer Rd Lot 212 |
| $96,900 | 👍 685 Noyer Rd Lot 210 |
| $89,900 | 👍 635 Noyer Rd Lot 214 |
| $67,900 | 👍 625 Noyer Rd Lot 215 |
Interested in fun facts and the history of Fort Wayne, IN?
Then read on!
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.