Fort Wayne, Indiana
Clockwise from top: Downtown Fort Wayne, Historic Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, confluence of the three rivers, Johnny Appleseed's grave, and the Embassy Theatre.
Flag Seal Nickname(s): "The Summit City" (official),[1] "The City of Churches",[2] "The City That Saved Itself",[3][4] "Magnet Wire Capital of the World"[5][6] Motto:
Kekionga Location in Allen County and Indiana Fort Wayne, Indiana Location in the United States Coordinates: 41°04′50″N 85°08′21″W / 41.08056°N 85.13917°W / 41.08056; -85.13917 Country United States State Indiana County Allen Townships Aboite, Adams, Perry, Pleasant, St. Joseph, Washington, Wayne Founding October 22, 1794 Incorporated (town) January 3, 1829 Incorporated (city) February 22, 1840 Founded by Jean François Hamtramck Named for Anthony Wayne Government • Type Mayor–council • City Council
Council Members Marty Bender Dr.