Later in 1928, the route was realigned in the spirit of including additional states and creating a more efficient route as more roadways had been constructed in the 15 years since the route's christening.
The Lincoln Highway has long been a tourism-journey with historic stops along the way and Highway Posts marking milestones along the route. Here at Visit Fort Wayne, we were excited to receive one of these original, historic Lincoln Highway Posts marking a destination for tourists who traditionally reset their car’s odometer upon reaching each post throughout the route. Model A cars even joined the festivities on October 30, 2020, to celebrate the addition of this post in front of the Visitors Center at 927 S. Harrison St.
As you travel through Fort Wayne, be sure to stop at the Visitors Center for information about the Lincoln Highway, reset your odometer, and visit these Lincoln Highway destinations throughout Fort Wayne, located on the original and realigned routes:
Cindy's Diner
An original Valentine Diner, "serving the whole world, 15 at a time."
230 W. Berry Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
Coney Island
A 100 year old hot dog stand, serving coke in the bottle!
131 W. Main Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
Lincoln Tower & Soda Fountain
An art deco masterpiece, still home to a classic soda fountain and sandwich shop.
116 E. Berry Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
Visit the Lincoln Tower Soda Fountain
The History Center
Learn the history of Fort Wayne and Allen County.
302 E. Berry Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
Historic Fort Wayne
A reconstruction of the 19th-century military fort, with living history exhibits and demonstrations.
Spy Run and Baltes Ave
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
