Fort Wayne, IN

About Fort Wayne

• • Carole Lombard, a famous actress of the Golden Age of Hollywood, was born here.
• • Sweetwater Sound, a major music retailer, was founded in Fort Wayne.
• • Its strategic location on three rivers spurred early growth and trade.
• • Fort Wayne is home to the second largest genealogical research library in the U.S.
• • The Great Flood of 1913 devastated the city and prompted levee construction.
• • Named for General Anthony Wayne, it was established as a fort in 1794.
• • With over 270,000 people, it is Indiana's second-largest city.
• • The city sits 754 feet above sea level, higher than much of the state.
• • Healthcare and manufacturing are major employers in the Fort Wayne area.
• • A comfortable, Midwestern charm pervades, fostering a sense of community.
• • The Fort Wayne Komets, an ECHL team, have won multiple Kelly Cup Championships.
• • The Zollner Pistons (now Detroit Pistons) were founded here, winning two NBL titles.

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