Memorials : 0
Location : Detroit, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate : 42.2998490, -83.0960370
Description : Fort Wayne (Detroit): In 1840, at the point on the Detroit River closest to British Canada, the United States Army began surveying local farms for the placement of new artillery post. A five point star fort was slated to have the most up to date cannon capable of firing on the Canadian shore as well as ships sailing the river. The Detroit fort would be named for General Anthony Wayne whose defeat of the British at the Fallen Timbers in 1796 resulted in the United States occupation of the Northwest Territories. Diplomacy intervened, however, in the mission of Fort Wayne. Before... Read More

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  • Where is Fort Wayne Post Cemetery?

    Fort Wayne Post Cemetery is located at 6301 W. Jefferson Avenue Detroit, Wayne County ,Michigan , 48217USA.

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    Latitude: 42.2998490
    Longitude: -83.0960370

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