A Brief History of Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne was first constructed in 1794 under the direction of General Anthony Wayne – it was actually built last in a series of forts constructed on what was then the frontier. It was built on the banks of the confluence of the St. Joseph, St. Mary’s, and Maumee Rivers and was a major trading post. In 1823, after the construction of the Wabash and Erie Canal, the area exploded and Fort Wayne as a city began to prosper. Railroads came not long after, and today the economy of the city is based on manufacturing, education, insurance, logistics, defense, security and health care.

Transportation in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne began as a trading post and expanded with the construction of the Wabash and Erie Canal; after the city had expanded, several major rail lines were built through the city, allowing manufacturing to take hold and the city began to prosper. As the 20th century dawned Fort Wayne saw unprecedented growth in the transportation sector, thanks mainly to its huge manufacturing base, though by the turn of the 21st century the city’s economy had diversified with transportation taking a backseat. Today the city’s transportation includes mass transit, bike paths, air traffic and the occasional railroad traffic, though automobiles still take up the majority of the city’s transportation sector.

Tourism in Fort Wayne

There are many festivals held annually in Fort Wayne including German Fest, Holiday Fest, which is held after Thanksgiving, and Greek Fest, held at the end of June. If you miss those, you can always visit the Fort Wayne Museum of Art and the Grand Wayne Center, two of the largest art museums in the city. As well as art, you can visit the Embassy Theatre, which holds concerts, Broadway musicals, dance recitals, community events and lectures; it is also the home of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra.

Taxi Services in Fort Wayne

If you’re looking for a quick way to get around town that doesn’t involve you getting lost, call the Deluxe Taxi Company. Or, if you’re feeling “classy,” call the Classy Chauffeur, Incorporated, and they’ll take you wherever it is you’d like to go.

Moving to Fort Wayne?

If so, feel free to call Reliable Car Transportation at 800-530-2826 and you’ll speak to one of our trained professionals about shipping your vehicle. Or, if you prefer, simply log onto our website and fill out our free online quote request form – you’ll receive a free quote in your e-mail as well as a call (if you’d like) from our experienced staff and we’ll handle all your auto transport needs. So call or go online today to see what Reliable Car Transportation can do for you.