indiana city state indiana seat located northeastern indiana city miles west ohio border miles south michigan border estimated population populous city united_states second largest indiana indianapolis principal city metropolitan area consisting allen wells counties combined population addition core counties combined statistical area includes noble counties estimated population direction statesman united_states_army built series forts near miami tribe village named wayne honor european american settlement developed confluence joseph rivers trading post pioneers village underwent tremendous growth completion advent railroad manufacturing town located known economy 21st century based distribution transportation logistics healthcare professional business services leisure financial services city center defense industry employs thousands america city award recipient city received outstanding achievement city award history early history native americans new france area confluence rivers long occupied successive cultures indigenous peoples miami tribe established settlement confluence joseph rivers capital miami nation related tribes appointed commander outpost french built group forts trading posts built quebec years death replaced census recorded population approximately miami british control increasing tension france united_kingdom developed territory area ceded british_empire french forces surrendered french indian war native american nations rebelled british rule retook fort rebellion miami regained control rule lasted years territory occupied native americans george_washington ordered united_states_army secure battles fought little turtle miami confederacy miami warriors defeated forces battles led expedition resulting destruction start peace negotiations general wayne refused negotiate tribe advanced defeated august october forces captured built named honor general white settlement permitted military garrison discontinued federal land office opened sell land ceded local native americans treaty mary village important frontier outpost incorporated town fort wayne population opening eased travel great lakes mississippi_river exposing expanded economic opportunities population topped town incorporated february pioneer elected city mayor summit city nickname dates period referring city position highest elevation canal route influential canal city earliest development quickly obsolete briefly competing city railroad pittsburgh chicago railway completed modern history turn 20th century city population reached nearly attributed large influx german irish immigrants urban working class industrial railroad related jobs city economy substantially based manufacturing era innovation notable developments coming city years gasoline pumps home video game console flood caused seven deaths left homeless damaged buildings worst natural disaster city history automobile prevalence grew fixture aviation arrived opening city airport airport served primary commercial airfield field fort wayne international airport transferred city serving military base world war hit great depression beginning factories cutting workforce stock market crash discourage plans build city skyscraper indiana tallest building time new deal residents work local infrastructure improvements including construction new parks bridges million sewage treatment facility post world war economic boom helped city homes built large subdivisions rural bypass opened north city followed city arena war memorial bringing new opportunities suburban expansion home nba fort wayne opening enclosed shopping construction interstate rural areas north west city proper drove exodus retail downtown 1960s according estimates percent new home construction occurred outside city proper 1970s like cities 1980s brought urban increased crime decrease blue collar manufacturing jobs downtown surrounding neighborhoods continued declining residents businesses rural flood forced evacuation residents damaging buildings costing million usd million usd 1990s marked turnaround city local leaders focused crime reduction economic downtown redevelopment crime rate decreased levels seen city economy recovered unemployment rate percent clearing buildings downtown resulted new public including premier community gathering space centerpiece city million flood control project celebrated city continued concentrate downtown redevelopment investment 2000s decade saw beginnings transformation renovations expansions grand wayne convention center million development launched creating suburban growth continued opening lifestyle center half billion dollar geography east north central region northeastern indiana miles west ohio miles south michigan according census total area square miles km2 square miles km2 land square miles km2 water regional summit city situated flat land characterized little relief result wisconsin episode glaciers eroded land evenly distributed layer sediment glacial period distinguishable feature cedar creek canyon north city proper near follows city rivers joseph rivers converge form eventually land east includes plain formed flows southwest tributary remnant city lies separates gulf_of_mexico watershed urban tree canopy percent double state average percent national average percent canopy decreasing notably development ash designated historically divided unofficial northeast northwest southeast southwest street divides southwest southeast divides northwest northeast separates northeast southeast portions chicago separate northwest southwest century development influenced city beautiful movement centered park boulevard plan conceived urban finalized landscape architect master plan proposed network connecting city rivers dozens neighborhoods parks parks designed noted landscape architect original plan implemented fort wayne park boulevard system listed national_register_of_historic_places consisting public parks covering acres architecture 19th century dominated architecture examples greek revival architecture remain city gothic architecture found city prominent churches including trinity english lutheran church evangelical lutheran church popular century architectural styles found city include prairie buildings include designed notable examples architecture include architectural style closely related gained popularity city beautiful movement 1890s early 1900s reflected national historic landmarks city known baker street station designed style feet art style high rise indiana tallest building example architecture historic district includes examples colonial revival residential homes includes homes modern architecture found buildings constructed second half 20th century john house designed campus theological seminary designed architect commissions built city including demolished design inspired violin case notable buildings include tallest building city tallest building indiana outside indianapolis feet climate lies humid continental climate zone experiencing distinct seasons city located zones typically summers hot humid wet winters generally cold moderate snowfall average annual precipitation recorded fort wayne international airport winter season snowfall accumulation averages year lake effect snow uncommon region usually appears form light snow national_weather_service reports highest recorded temperature city recently june lowest recorded temperature january month record june precipitation greatest hour rainfall august month record january snowfall greatest hour snowfall march severe weather uncommon particularly spring summer months city experiences average thunderstorm days severe weather days annually tornado struck northern fort wayne injuring causing damage boulevard corridor subdivision experienced mph wind gusts june north american knocking power approximately trees costing million demographics according census people households racial makeup city white black african american native american asian indian vietnamese chinese filipino korean thai pacific races races population hispanic latino race hispanic population mexican puerto rican population households children age living married couples living female husband present male wife present non families households individuals living years age older average household size average family size median age city years residents age ages years age older gender makeup city male female largest american population estimated refugee settlement secondary migrants doubled city asian population religion referred city churches unofficial moniker dating century city regional hub catholic lutheran episcopal today churches city percent residents identify religious percent catholic percent lutheran percent baptist percent methodist percent jewish percent christian increasing religious minority found city immigrant communities including buddhism islam major churches include evangelical lutheran church reform judaism population served congregation oldest jewish congregation indiana founded construction began muslim mosque built worldwide mid-1970s december national christian denominations headquartered city including fundamental baptist fellowship association missionary church fellowship evangelical churches seat covering counties missouri encompassing indiana north central kentucky economy manufacturing deeply rooted economic history dating earliest days city growth important trade stop canal railroads introduced shortly canal arrival eased travel industrial centers great lakes chicago detroit cleveland early mid-20th century manufacturing dominated city economic landscape industrial output expanded percent total production valued million million total workforce increased nearly companies significant presence city include general_electric old producing goods washing machines automatic meat packing products garbage automotive parts motors trailers gasoline pumps trucks beer tents wire production especially vital component city economy center united_states wire industry home cable company superior essex operation general_electric producing nearly percent north_america wire 1970s 1980s times economic depression city manufacturing foundation eroded blue collar workforce joined cities economically time general_electric person workforce amid area plant coupled early 1980s recession city lost jobs reached percent unemployment rate arrival helped fill void manufacturers aided area recovery employing 1990s 2000s city economy manufacturing employs percent workforce sectors include distribution transportation logistics percent health care percent professional business services percent leisure percent financial services percent leisure sector especially grown million visitors spending million percent increase previous year city center defense industry employing thousands companies despite economic city significantly impacted great recession according report city lost nearly quarter manufacturing jobs economic status workforce unemployment rate percent companies based include best north american van lines wire fortune company headquartered city ranking founded based suburban philadelphia company maintains large presence city employing nearly culture performing arts seat performing arts theater hosts patrons annually founding hosted embassy located downtown campus contains seat auditorium establishment home city cultural institutions including houses fort wayne civic theater fort wayne dance collective houses fort houses independent film venue mainly exhibitions conventions hosts dance choir productions annual foundation art music education fame northeast festival seat hosts seasonal acts outdoor concerts warmer months located west downtown nonprofit community arts corporation focus live theater production annually hosting seven length theatrical productions museums attractions fort zoo lauded nation foremost covering acres containing animals different species zoo largest regional attraction regularly drawing visitors annually gardens cover square foot displaying plants different species types interactive science center contains permanent displays temporary exhibits drawing visitors annually established specializing collection exhibition american art annually receives visitors located manages collection artifacts recalling region history center overseen fort wayne historical society maintains national historic landmarks city replica fortification hosts scheduled tours historical year cultural museums include african african fort wayne firefighters museum second largest collection north_america collection contains printed volumes items festivals events city hosts variety cultural festivals events annually festivals commemorating ethnic food dance music art include greek festival japanese initiated fort wayne pride celebrates northeast indiana community showcases rib live entertainment attracting visitors annually certified half marathon mile run walk health fair participated half marathon debuted spring cycle bike fort included tours participants begins night lights thanksgiving eve lighting holiday display christmas ending fireworks finale field largest annual events city rivers festival johnny festival draws visitors festival held american folklore legend believed buried apple themed cuisine crafts historical demonstrations recalling 19th century american pioneering festival events rivers festival celebration spans days july attracting visitors rivers features events including parade midway hot dog eating contest bed race race arts fair fireworks spectacular annual events include national soccer festival sports home professional sports franchise fort wayne semi professional teams fort wayne mad ants fort girls teams compete allen county war memorial home fort wayne sports city include ncaa schools city home professional sports franchises including national_basketball_association fort wayne moved detroit michigan american girls professional baseball league fort precursor major_league_baseball notable events sports history occurred june hosted professionals evening baseball games recorded credited birthplace nba coach merger alexander street home march chamberlain player nba reach points single season competing war memorial ranked best place issue dropping second place parks recreation fort recreation maintains public parks totaling acres public private golf courses located extensive city park covering acres home notable parks include home grave home grave located downtown near largest body water popular enthusiasts sailing fishing lakes located miles city located downtown river offers canoe stand board boat recreation rivers starting 1970s city developed system recreational trails known aim promoting active lifestyles residents designated expanded additional trails encompass miles city county expansion trails recent years cycling emerging mode transportation residents city bicycle lanes established installation bike parking places rated bronze level providing safe accommodation facilities encouraging residents bike transportation recreation fort wayne trail network people increase percent previous year government mayor council government mayor city clerk city council members serve year terms mayor democrat elected henry succeeded democrat chose run election terms mayor henry elected term appointed deputy mayor elected city clerk elected members representative city council districts large members serving year terms city represented senate districts seven house districts state senators include 14th district 15th 16th representatives include 50th district 52nd federally indiana 3rd congressional district represented republican position held provision city county consolidation automatic population exceeded class city indiana nearly met state requirements class city designation january square miles km2 neighboring township small section including people annexed legislative change raised population requirements ensured indianapolis status class city indiana houses indiana authorized congress municipal state laws enforced organization officers crime rate people slightly national average murders appointed position police chief appointed position director public safety york previously served police chief includes firefighters fire stations appointed fire chief politics education primary secondary education fort wayne community schools largest public school district indiana students academic year operate facilities including elementary schools middle schools high schools student body diverse spoken languages district operate schools total enrollment operate seven elementary schools middle schools high school total enrollment southwest allen county schools operate elementary schools middle schools high school total enrollment private primary secondary education offered largely indiana schools eighth grade rural eastern higher education home indiana fifth largest public university students home branch private universities located city including theological seminary private universities regional branches include theological seminary colleges include ivy libraries composed branches largest public libraries ranks academic libraries million volumes library foundation nation largest million assets entire library system underwent million overhaul million materials borrowed patrons million visits library system media major broadcasting network include cbs abc wise nbc fox pbs member station religious broadcasters include access fort wayne maintains public access capabilities serving stations based city new soon coming online served primary newspapers pulitzer prize winning news sentinel separate editorial departments joint operating agreement printing advertising circulation handled inc infrastructure transportation includes municipal airports managed fort wayne international airport city primary commercial airport offering direct service domestic connections airport indiana busiest airport serving passengers fort wayne international home smith field northern primarily general aviation served single interstate interstate auxiliary interstate runs south indianapolis north canada united_states border port michigan routes city including indiana state roads meet city including state road state road state road state road state road airport expressway lane divided highway links fort wayne international airport directly percent residents personal vehicle percent unlike cities comparable size urban freeway system planners proposed million federally funded freeway crossing east west north south downtown opponents successfully campaigned proposal demolition nearly homes time post world war housing shortage playing fears project force displaced minorities white neighborhoods residents voted referendum allowed construction dubbed beginning construction commenced suburban fort wayne southern eastern fringes constructed largest public works project history million amtrak chicago washington closest passenger rail service located miles north station movement bring direct passenger rail service form amtrak high speed rail service feasibility study published outlining impacts proposed columbus chicago high speed rail corridor miles route cost billion generate billion economic benefits region freight service provided class railroad class iii railroads headquarters main operations hub triple crown services subsidiary largest fort wayne mass transit system managed providing bus routes cities downtown debuted free shuttle service students faculty general public traveling ivy tech north campuses student housing campus shopping residential areas debuted connecting campus despite annual million percent residents public transportation served bus providers indianapolis detroit chicago columbus city introduced bike sharing program including stations health care served hospitals indiana encompassing patient beds hospitals belong health networks serving region healthcare systems city second largest employers respectively total employees fort provides medical services utilities water sewage treatment municipal services supplies residents million gallons water day private utility providers serving residents include electricity natural gas recycling solid waste collection telecommunications television northeast contains billion gallons water event drought disaster rivers notable people sister cities sister cities designated japan poland germany china friendship city burma
Fort Wayne, Indiana