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Fort Wayne, Indiana · 18th century

1770s

1 dated events in 1770s, in order. Part of the full timeline.

18th century 1 dated mentions

1770s

1774–1845
Johnny Appleseed: the folk hero who died here, and lies here
The man behind the legend: John Chapman was born on 26 September 1774 in Leominster, Massachusetts, and Fort Wayne makes no claim on his birth or his upbringing.