Historic Fort Wayne - Detroit Landmark
- Address: 6325 W Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48209-3287
- Phone: +1 313 224 6385
- Email: worthye@cadtwr.ci.detroit.mi.us
- Website:www.detroithistorical.org
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4.5
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2+ reviews from 2 sources |
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| Yelp | 4.0 |
1+ reviews |
| Yahoo! Travel | 4.5 |
1+ reviews |
Historic Fort Wayne
6325 W Jefferson AveDetroit, MI 48209-3287
Historic Fort Wayne Details
Descriptions from Across the Web
- 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. - Still standing at the ... more on MuseumStuff.com
- The only remaining fort of many that once stood along the Detroit River, Fort Wayne is an 82-acre site that includes the fort, a barracks, a garrison, a huge parade ground, and a newly restored commander's house. It dates to the 1840s and never saw battle, though soldiers were stationed here as l... more on Yahoo! Travel
- An historic fort on the Detroit River. Tours include the Star Fort built in the 1840s and a Spanish-American War guardhouse. There is also a mound constructed by Native Americans that is nearly 1,000 years old.Picnic lunches can be brought in - there ... more on GoCityKids.com
- This Civil War-era fort is opened to the public on special occasions and during the annual celebration of Detroit's birthday. more on VisitDetroit.com
Reviews From Across The Web read all
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2.0
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sadly overgrown and run down
I used to take my children here when they were young. I was very disappointed to see that the grounds were unkempt and the buildings looked run down. I would have thought that the city of Detroit would have kept this historic site in pristine condition. If it were kept up I would love to take my ... A Yahoo! User, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel
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4.0
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Lisa N. 's review
Fort Wayne is not only of historical significance in Detroit, but it also hosts many things that you would not realize, like flea markets, for instance. ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp
Directions
Located on Jefferson, just west of Livernois, on the Detroit River.
Hours
Daily 11a-4p
Miscellaneous
- Admission: Tours are $2 per person; parking is $5/car
Other Web Resources
- Read more about Historic Fort Wayne on Yahoo! Travel
- www.detroithistorical.org
- http://www.visitdetroit.com
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