Early days in Allen
County, IN, including the City of Fort Wayne, are recalled through
colorful tales, factual data, and individual biographies in this
booklet compiled from excerpts from two rare books: An Illustrated
History of the State of Indiana (1875) by DeWitt C. Goodrich
and Prof. Charles R. Tuttle, and Indiana, a Guide to the Hoosier
State, a WPA publication from 1940. The 8 1/2" x 11"
spiral bound booklet is printed on 60# paper. A vinyl sheet protects
the front cover.
Among the many subjects discussed
are: Kekionga, capital city
of the Algonquin Indians; Early history of forts and Indians in
the area; the siege of Fort Wayne; Early Settlement of Fort Wayne;
Early Settlement of the Allen County; tales of early days; population
growth by township; Railroads; the Bass Foundry and Machine Works;
Brief biographies with pictures
are included for: Robert
Brackenridge, J.K. Edgerton, Pliney Hoagland, Charles A. Zollinger,
J.D. Nuttman, John Hough, Samuel Hanna, Mrs. Eliza Hanna, Col.
S.S. Bass, J.H. Bass, B. Trentman, S.C. Evans, N.G. Olds, O. Bird,
A.P. Edgerton, Mrs. Laura Suttenfield, and J.L. Williams.
The WPA excerpt
gives a history of Fort Wayne and a small map and tour of the
city, covers the McCulloch homestead, Swinney Park, Site of the
First American Fort, Site of the Wyllys Massacre, Site of Fort
Miami, and other points of interest. Outside the city, tours visit
Besancon, Site of Little Turtle Village, Roanoke, etc.
Illustrations
include a sketch of Fort Wayne in 1812, General Anthony Wayne,
Fort Wayne Aqueduct, a map of the Northwest Territory, residence
of F.P. Randall, residence of Samuel Hanna, the Bass Foundry;
Trinity English Lutheran Church, and others.
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