Allen County, Indiana
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As of the census of 2000, there were 331,849 people, 128,745 households, and 86,259 families residing in the county. The population density was 505 people per square mile (195/km²). There were 138,905 housing units at an average density of 211 per square mile (82/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 83.08% White
, 11.31% Black
or African American
, 0.36% Native American
, 1.40% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 2.02% from other races
, and 1.79% from two or more races. 4.18% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 33.3% were of German, 10.3% American, 7.4% Irish and 6.9% English ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 128,745 households out of which 34.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.50% were married couples living together, 11.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.00% were non-families. 27.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.70% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 30.00% from 25 to 44, 21.50% from 45 to 64, and 11.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,671, and the median income for a family was $52,708. Males had a median income of $39,202 versus $25,980 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,544. About 6.70% of families and 9.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.40% of those under age 18 and 6.40% of those age 65 or over.
Fort Wayne is cited as having the highest Burmese
refugee
population in the United States, with between 3,000–3,500.
ranked the Fort Wayne metropolitan area 67th on its list of 200 metropolitan areas in the "Best Places For Business And Careers" report. Individually, Fort Wayne was ranked 5th in cost of living and 12th in cost of doing business.
(IPFW), with an enrollment of 14,192, it is the fifth-largest public university
campus in Indiana. The county also holds the main campus of the Northeast Region of Ivy Tech Community College, the second-largest public community college
campus in Indiana. Indiana University
maintains the third public higher educational facility in the city with the Fort Wayne Center for Medical Education, a branch of the IU School of Medicine.
Religious-affiliated schools in the county include the University of Saint Francis
(Roman Catholic), Concordia Theological Seminary
(Lutheran
), and Indiana Wesleyan University
(Wesleyan Church
). Business and technical schools include Indiana Institute of Technology
(IIT) as well as regional branches of Trine University, Brown Mackie College, Harrison College
, ITT Technical Institute
, and International Business College
.
Public education is offered in the four districts of East Allen County Schools
, Fort Wayne Community Schools
, Northwest Allen County Schools
, and Southwest Allen County Schools
. By means of private education, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
operate 13 schools within Allen County, while Lutheran Schools of Indiana
operate 14 schools within the county. In addition, Blackhawk Christian School
and Canterbury School offer private K-12 education in Fort Wayne, while Amish Parochial Schools of Indiana has schools through eighth grade in rural eastern Allen County.
(ACPL) and its thirteen branches since its founding in 1895 as the Fort Wayne Public Library. The entire library system began an $84.1 million overhaul of its branches in 2002, finishing work by 2007. The centerpiece, the Main Library Branch, now covers 367000 square feet (34,095.4 m²), featuring an art gallery, underground parking garage, bookstore, café, and community auditorium. According to data from 2005, 5.4 million materials were borrowed by patrons, and 2.5 million visits were made throughout the library system. The Fred J. Reynolds Historical Genealogy Department, located in the Main Library Branch, is the largest public genealogy
department in the United States, home to more than 350,000 printed volumes and 513,000 items of microfilm and microfiche.
Allen County Parks are only partially tax supported. Operating expenses must be met through user and program fees. Admission is $2.00 per person age 7 and older. Passes are available on an annual basis (good for one year from purchase date) starting at $15.00. Activities at various parks include hiking, swimming, fishing, sledding, cross-country skiing (rentals available), playgrounds, picnic areas, play fields, and many nature-based programs for all ages. Wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs) are not permitted on trails, and pets are not permitted in the state nature preserve areas (clearly marked).
also bordering nine others. Allen and Grant Counties share Huntington and Wells Counties as common neighbors.
Towns
Unincorporated
Extinct
Townships
Race (United States Census)
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, 11.31% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.36% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.40% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.02% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.79% from two or more races. 4.18% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 33.3% were of German, 10.3% American, 7.4% Irish and 6.9% English ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 128,745 households out of which 34.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.50% were married couples living together, 11.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.00% were non-families. 27.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.70% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 30.00% from 25 to 44, 21.50% from 45 to 64, and 11.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,671, and the median income for a family was $52,708. Males had a median income of $39,202 versus $25,980 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,544. About 6.70% of families and 9.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.40% of those under age 18 and 6.40% of those age 65 or over.
Fort Wayne is cited as having the highest Burmese
Bamar
The Bamar are the dominant ethnic group of Burma , constituting approximately two-thirds of the population. The Bamar live primarily in the Irrawaddy basin, and speak the Burmese language, which is also the official language of Burma. Bamar customs and identity are closely intertwined with general...
refugee
Refugee
A refugee is a person who outside her country of origin or habitual residence because she has suffered persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or because she is a member of a persecuted 'social group'. Such a person may be referred to as an 'asylum seeker' until...
population in the United States, with between 3,000–3,500.
Economy
In the latter half of the 20th century, shifts in manufacturing patterns led to the reduction of the number of manufacturing plants and jobs in Allen County. However, Allen County's economy has diversified with time to include defense and security, healthcare, and insurance. Agriculture is also a vital part of the county's economy. In 2009, ForbesForbes
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ranked the Fort Wayne metropolitan area 67th on its list of 200 metropolitan areas in the "Best Places For Business And Careers" report. Individually, Fort Wayne was ranked 5th in cost of living and 12th in cost of doing business.
- Corporations headquartered in Allen County:
- Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company
- DeBrand Chocolatier
- Do it BestDo It BestDo It Best Corp. is a hardware store retailers' cooperative. It was founded as Hardware Wholesalers, Inc in 1945 in Fort Wayne, Indiana by Arnold H. Gerberding along with 75 dealers who would become members and invest $1,000 in exchange for shares of stock in the company. Donald Wolf was CEO...
- Home Reserve
- K&K Insurance Group
- Medical ProtectiveMedical ProtectiveMedical Protective is an American liability insurance company for physicians and dentists. Medical Protective traces its roots back to a predecessor company, the Physicians’ Guarantee Company. Alpheus P. Buchman, MD and Miles F...
- North American Van LinesNorth American Van LinesNorth American Van Lines, or NAVL, is a large, United States based trucking company originally formed in Cleveland, Ohio and later based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, which specializes in home and office relocations.-History:...
(SIRVASIRVA, Inc.SIRVA, Inc. , based in Westmont, Illinois, is a privately owned moving industry holding company which resulted from the merger of Allied Van Lines with North American Van Lines...
) - OmniSource Corporation
- Rea Magnet Wire
Rea Magnet WireRea Magnet Wire Company, Inc. is one of the world's largest manufacturers of magnet and nonferrous wire products. Rea produces copper, aluminum and brass-insulated magnet wire and bare wire used in the manufacture of motors, transformers and coils...- Scott's Food & Pharmacy
Scott's Food & PharmacyScott's Food & Pharmacy is a supermarket chain with eighteen stores in the Fort Wayne, Indiana market. The company was once a wholly owned subsidiary of SuperValu, but was acquired by The Kroger Co. in 2007.-History:...- STAR Financial Group
- Steel Dynamics
Steel DynamicsSteel Dynamics is the fifth largest producer of carbon steel products in United States.Steel Dynamics, Inc. is the USA’s fifth largest producer of carbon steel products with 2010 revenues of $6.3 billion on steel shipments of 5.3 million tons. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, SDI employs about 6,100...- Sweetwater Sound
Sweetwater SoundSweetwater Sound, Inc. is one of the United States' largest dealers in musical equipment for musicians, recording studios, schools, houses of worship, concert sound companies and broadcasters...- Triple Crown Services
- Vera Bradley
Vera BradleyVera Bradley Designs, Inc. is an American design company best known for its soft, brightly patterned bags. The Fort Wayne, Indiana company produces a variety of products, including quilted cotton luggage, handbags and accessories. There are more than 3500 retailers of Vera Bradley and stand alone...- WaterFurnace International
Education
Allen County is home of Indiana University-Purdue University Fort WayneIndiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne is the largest university in northern Indiana, United States, offering more than 200 Indiana University and Purdue University degrees and certificates. Since 1968, IPFW has conferred nearly 8,800 master’s degrees, 27,000 bachelor’s degrees, more...
(IPFW), with an enrollment of 14,192, it is the fifth-largest public university
Public university
A public university is a university that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government, as opposed to private universities. A national university may or may not be considered a public university, depending on regions...
campus in Indiana. The county also holds the main campus of the Northeast Region of Ivy Tech Community College, the second-largest public community college
Community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
campus in Indiana. Indiana University
Indiana University
Indiana University is a multi-campus public university system in the state of Indiana, United States. Indiana University has a combined student body of more than 100,000 students, including approximately 42,000 students enrolled at the Indiana University Bloomington campus and approximately 37,000...
maintains the third public higher educational facility in the city with the Fort Wayne Center for Medical Education, a branch of the IU School of Medicine.
Religious-affiliated schools in the county include the University of Saint Francis
University of Saint Francis (Indiana)
The University of Saint Francis is a liberal arts university located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church, the university promotes Catholic and Franciscan values...
(Roman Catholic), Concordia Theological Seminary
Concordia Theological Seminary
The Concordia Theological Seminary is an institution of theological higher education of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod , located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, dedicated primarily to the preparation of pastors for the congregations and missions of the LCMS...
(Lutheran
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod is a traditional, confessional Lutheran denomination in the United States. With 2.3 million members, it is both the eighth largest Protestant denomination and the second-largest Lutheran body in the U.S. after the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The Synod...
), and Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University is a private, evangelical Christian, liberal arts university located in Marion, Indiana that is affiliated with the Wesleyan Church denomination...
(Wesleyan Church
Wesleyan Church
"Wesleyan" has been used in the title of a number of historic and current denominations, although the subject of this article is the only denomination to use that specific title...
). Business and technical schools include Indiana Institute of Technology
Indiana Institute of Technology
The Indiana Institute of Technology is a small, private college located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. The university specializes in career-oriented degree programs in business, engineering, computer science, education, criminal justice and more...
(IIT) as well as regional branches of Trine University, Brown Mackie College, Harrison College
Harrison College (Indiana)
Harrison College, formerly known as Indiana Business College, is a private sector college based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with locations across Indiana, online and in Ohio...
, ITT Technical Institute
ITT Technical Institute
ITT Technical Institute is a for-profit technical institute with over 130 campuses in 38 states of the United States. ITT Tech is owned and operated by ITT Educational Services, Inc. , a publicly traded company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. ITT Educational Services, Inc...
, and International Business College
International Business College Fort Wayne, IN
International Business College is a small, for-profit career college located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The institution was founded in 1889 and is now located in the Village at Coventry.IBC awards diplomas, associate degrees, and bachelor’s degrees...
.
Public education is offered in the four districts of East Allen County Schools
East Allen County Schools
The East Allen County School corporation, known as EACS for short, is an Allen County area public school district, one of the largest in area in Indiana, encompassing southeast Fort Wayne, all of Grabill, Harlan, Hoagland, Leo-Cedarville, Monroeville, New Haven, Poe, and Woodburn. It operates seven...
, Fort Wayne Community Schools
Fort Wayne Community Schools
The Fort Wayne Community Schools corporation is the Fort Wayne, Indiana area public school district, and is the second largest in Indiana behind only the Indianapolis Public Schools. It operates five high schools, eleven middle schools, and over thirty elementary schools, serving 31,568 students ...
, Northwest Allen County Schools
Northwest Allen County Schools
Northwest Allen County Schools is a public school district that serves Lake, Eel River, and Perry Townships in Allen County, Indiana. It is commonly referred to as NACS because of its respected initials....
, and Southwest Allen County Schools
Southwest Allen County Schools
Southwest Allen County Schools is a school district in Indiana serving both Aboite and Lafayette Township residents of Allen County, including those township area incorporated into Fort Wayne....
. By means of private education, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is a Roman Catholic diocese in north-central and northeastern Indiana. The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades was appointed diocesan bishop by Pope Benedict XVI on November 14, 2009, and was installed on January 13, 2010...
operate 13 schools within Allen County, while Lutheran Schools of Indiana
Indiana District (LCMS)
The Indiana District is one of the 35 districts of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod , and encompasses the state of Indiana as well as most of western Kentucky; the remainder of Kentucky is divided between the Mid-South District and the Ohio District...
operate 14 schools within the county. In addition, Blackhawk Christian School
Blackhawk Christian School
Blackhawk Christian School, established in 1973 in northeastern Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a private K-12 school with an enrollment of approximately 750 students and is operated by Blackhawk Ministries...
and Canterbury School offer private K-12 education in Fort Wayne, while Amish Parochial Schools of Indiana has schools through eighth grade in rural eastern Allen County.
Libraries
Fort Wayne and Allen County residents have been served by the Allen County Public LibraryAllen County Public Library
Allen County Public Library has been part of the social and cultural fabric of Fort Wayne, Indiana and surrounding communities in Allen County since 1895. Then known as the Fort Wayne Public Library, it served residents with 3,606 volumes out of a room in City Hall...
(ACPL) and its thirteen branches since its founding in 1895 as the Fort Wayne Public Library. The entire library system began an $84.1 million overhaul of its branches in 2002, finishing work by 2007. The centerpiece, the Main Library Branch, now covers 367000 square feet (34,095.4 m²), featuring an art gallery, underground parking garage, bookstore, café, and community auditorium. According to data from 2005, 5.4 million materials were borrowed by patrons, and 2.5 million visits were made throughout the library system. The Fred J. Reynolds Historical Genealogy Department, located in the Main Library Branch, is the largest public genealogy
Genealogy
Genealogy is the study of families and the tracing of their lineages and history. Genealogists use oral traditions, historical records, genetic analysis, and other records to obtain information about a family and to demonstrate kinship and pedigrees of its members...
department in the United States, home to more than 350,000 printed volumes and 513,000 items of microfilm and microfiche.
Parks
In addition to the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation department (see List of parks in Fort Wayne, Indiana), Allen County Parks currently operates four parks:- Fox Island (southwest Allen County near Aboite)
- Metea (northeast Allen County near Leo)
- Payton (northern Allen County near Huntertown)
- Cook’s Landing (northern Allen County on Coldwater Rd.)
Allen County Parks are only partially tax supported. Operating expenses must be met through user and program fees. Admission is $2.00 per person age 7 and older. Passes are available on an annual basis (good for one year from purchase date) starting at $15.00. Activities at various parks include hiking, swimming, fishing, sledding, cross-country skiing (rentals available), playgrounds, picnic areas, play fields, and many nature-based programs for all ages. Wheeled vehicles (except wheelchairs) are not permitted on trails, and pets are not permitted in the state nature preserve areas (clearly marked).
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 660.02 square miles (1,709.4 km²), the largest county in Indiana, of which 657.31 square miles (1,702.4 km²) (or 99.59%) is land and 2.71 square miles (7 km²) (or 0.41%) is water.Adjacent counties
Allen County is one of the few counties in the United States to border as many as nine counties. Indiana actually has two such counties, with nearby Grant CountyGrant County, Indiana
Grant County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 70,061. The county seat is Marion. Important paleontological discoveries dating from the Pliocene epoch have been made at Pipe Creek Sinkhole in Grant County.-Geography:According to the 2010...
also bordering nine others. Allen and Grant Counties share Huntington and Wells Counties as common neighbors.
- Noble CountyNoble County, IndianaAs of the census of 2000, there were 46,275 people, 16,696 households, and 12,288 families residing in the county. The population density was 113 people per square mile . There were 18,233 housing units at an average density of 44 per square mile...
(northwest) - DeKalb CountyDeKalb County, IndianaDeKalb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. Named for Revolutionary War hero Johann, Baron de Kalb , the county was created by the Indiana legislature in 1835 and organized in 1837. As of 2010, the population was 42,223...
(northeast) - Defiance County, OhioDefiance County, OhioAs of the census of 2000, there were 39,500 people, 15,138 households, and 11,020 families residing in the county. The population density was 96 people per square mile . There were 16,040 housing units at an average density of 39 per square mile...
(northeast) - Paulding County, OhioPaulding County, OhioAs of the census of 2000, there were 20,293 people, 7,773 households, and 5,689 families residing in the county. The population density was 49 people per square mile . There were 8,478 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
(east) - Van Wert County, Ohio (southeast)
- Adams CountyAdams County, IndianaAdams County lies in northeastern Indiana in the United States and shares its eastern border with Ohio. It was officially established in 1836. The county seat is Decatur....
(southeast) - Wells CountyWells County, IndianaWells County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,636. The county seat is Bluffton.-Geography:...
(southwest) - Huntington CountyHuntington County, IndianaHuntington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. The county seat and lone city is Huntington. According to Census 2010, the population was 37,124.-Geography:...
(southwest) - Whitley CountyWhitley County, IndianaAs of the census of 2000, there were 30,707 people, 11,711 households, and 8,607 families residing in the county. The population density was 92 people per square mile . There were 12,545 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile...
(west)
Cities, towns, and townships
Cities- Fort WayneFort Wayne, IndianaFort Wayne is a city in the US state of Indiana and the county seat of Allen County. The population was 253,691 at the 2010 Census making it the 74th largest city in the United States and the second largest in Indiana...
- New HavenNew Haven, Indiana-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 12,406 people, 4,900 households, and 3,415 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,522.0 people per square mile . There were 5,141 housing units at an average density of 630.7 per square mile...
- WoodburnWoodburn, IndianaWoodburn is a city in Maumee Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,520 at the 2010 census, making it the smallest incorporated city in the state.-Geography:Woodburn is located at ....
Towns
- GrabillGrabill, IndianaGrabill is a town in Cedar Creek Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,053 at the 2010 census. The town was founded in 1907 around the Grabill family home. Today it is known for the presence of antique stores and Amish farms...
- HuntertownHuntertown, IndianaHuntertown is a town in Allen County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,810 at the 2010 census and is one of the fastest growing areas in northeastern Indiana with a population increase of 172 percent since 2000.-History:...
- Leo-CedarvilleLeo-Cedarville, IndianaLeo-Cedarville is a town in Cedar Creek Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States. The population was 3,603 at the 2010 census.-History:Leo-Cedarville was formed by the incorporation of the villages of Leo and Cedarville in the mid-1990s...
- MonroevilleMonroeville, IndianaMonroeville is a town in Monroe Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,235 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Monroeville is located at ....
- ZanesvilleZanesville, IndianaZanesville is a town in Allen and Wells counties in the U.S. state of Indiana, southwest of Fort Wayne. The population was 602 at the 2000 census.Zanesville residents are ineligible for street mail delivery, and thus, must get their mail at the post office....
(partial)
Unincorporated
- AboiteAboite, IndianaAboite Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 28,338.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Aboite Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cities, towns, villages:* Fort Wayne Fort Wayne...
- ArcolaArcola, IndianaArcola is an unincorporated community in Lake Township, Allen County, Indiana. Once a booming train station for farm products and a regional U.S. postal center in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, in more recent years it has become a bedroom community of Fort Wayne...
- AriAri, IndianaAri is an unincorporated town in Eel River Township, Allen County, Indiana.-Geography:Ari is located at on the border of Allen and Noble counties....
(partial) - Boston CornerBoston Corner, IndianaBoston Corner is an unincorporated community southeast of Monroeville in Allen County, Indiana, United States.-Geography:Boston Corner is located at ....
- CubaCuba, IndianaCuba is an unincorporated town in Springfield Township, Allen County, Indiana. Cuba Mennonite School is located here, as is the Cuba Mennonite Church. Cuba was named in honor of veterans of the Spanish American War.-Geography:...
- Dunn MillDunn Mill, IndianaDunn Mill is an unincorporated town in Lake Township, Allen County, Indiana....
- EdgertonEdgerton, IndianaEdgerton is an unincorporated town in Jackson Township, Allen County, Indiana....
- Halls CornersHalls Corners, IndianaHalls Corners, Indiana is an unincorporated place in Allen County, Indiana.Google Earth places Halls Corners at the intersection of Hurshtown Road and Georgetown Road . There are no buildings at this location, nor any evidence that buildings formerly existed at this location...
- HarlanHarlan, IndianaHarlan is an unincorporated town in Springfield Township, Allen County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 Census, Harlan has a population of 1,634. Present-day Harlan is the mergance of the towns of Harlan and Maysville...
- Hessen CasselHessen Cassel, IndianaHessen Cassel is an unincorporated town in Marion Township, Allen County, Indiana, named for the Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel in Germany....
- HoaglandHoagland, IndianaHoagland is an unincorporated town in Madison Township, Allen County, Indiana....
- Lake Everett
- MaplesMaples, IndianaMaples is an unincorporated town in Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana....
- PoePoe, IndianaPoe is an unincorporated town in Marion Township, Allen County, Indiana. It was originally known as Williamsport....
- TillmanTillman, IndianaTillman is an unincorporated town in Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana....
- TownleyTownley, IndianaTownley is an unincorporated town in Jackson Township, Allen County, Indiana....
- YoderYoder, IndianaYoder is an unincorporated town in Pleasant Township, Allen County, Indiana. It was formerly known as Sheldon....
- ZuluZulu, IndianaZulu is an unincorporated town in Jefferson Township, Allen County, Indiana. It is located on the Lincoln Highway, old U.S. 30. Zulu was named for the South African tribe,...
Extinct
- Academie
- Centreville
- East Liberty
- Fairport
- Lewisburg
- Massillon
- Middletown
- Thurman
- Wallen
- Waynedale
Townships
- Aboite Township
- Adams TownshipAdams Township, Allen County, IndianaAdams Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 31,394.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Adams Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cities, towns, villages:* Fort Wayne * New Haven...
- Cedar Creek TownshipCedar Creek Township, Allen County, IndianaCedar Creek Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 10,288.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Cedar Creek Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cities, towns, villages:* Grabill*...
- Eel River TownshipEel River Township, Allen County, IndianaEel River Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,004.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Eel River Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Allen at Eel River...
- Jackson TownshipJackson Township, Allen County, IndianaJackson Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 498.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Jackson Township covers an area of .-Unincorporated towns:* Edgerton at...
- Jefferson TownshipJefferson Township, Allen County, IndianaJefferson Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,958.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Jefferson Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Maples at * Tillman...
- Lafayette TownshipLafayette Township, Allen County, IndianaLafayette Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,707.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Lafayette Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Aboite at * Nine...
- Lake TownshipLake Township, Allen County, IndianaLake Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,985.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Lake Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water...
- Madison TownshipMadison Township, Allen County, IndianaMadison Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,796.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Madison Township covers an area of .-Unincorporated towns:...
- Marion TownshipMarion Township, Allen County, IndianaMarion Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,655.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Marion Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Hessen Cassel at *...
- Maumee TownshipMaumee Township, Allen County, IndianaMaumee Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,619.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Maumee Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Bluecast at Maumee...
- Milan TownshipMilan Township, Allen County, IndianaMilan Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, USA. Milan Township is located in east central Allen County, with the Maumee River meandering across the township. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,503. The township is highly rural, with only 1,038 houses in the 2000...
- Monroe TownshipMonroe Township, Allen County, IndianaMonroe Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,963.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Monroe Township covers an area of .-Unincorporated towns:* East Liberty at...
- Perry TownshipPerry Township, Allen County, IndianaPerry Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 18,170.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Perry Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cities, towns, villages:* Fort Wayne * Huntertown...
- Pleasant TownshipPleasant Township, Allen County, IndianaPleasant Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,362.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Pleasant Township covers an area of .-Unincorporated towns:* Yoder at...
- Scipio TownshipScipio Township, Allen County, IndianaScipio Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 414.-Geography:Scipio Township covers an area of and is considered the smallest township in the state.-References:* * -External links:* *...
- Springfield TownshipSpringfield Township, Allen County, IndianaSpringfield Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,697. The principal town in Springfield Township is the village of Harlan.-Geography:...
- St. Joseph TownshipSt. Joseph Township, Allen County, IndianaSt. Joseph Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 68,276.-Geography:St. Joseph Township covers an area of ; of this is water. The mostly suburban township includes portions of the cities of Fort Wayne and New Haven. The St...
- Washington TownshipWashington Township, Allen County, IndianaWashington Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 33,105.-Geography:Washington Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Adjacent townships:...
- Wayne TownshipWayne Township, Allen County, IndianaWayne Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 111,117.-Adjacent townships:The township is adjacent to these Indiana townships:* Aboite * Adams * Lafayette...
Transportation
Railroads
- Chicago Fort Wayne and Eastern Railroad
- CSX TransportationCSX TransportationCSX Transportation operates a Class I railroad in the United States known as the CSX Railroad. It is the main subsidiary of the CSX Corporation. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and owns approximately 21,000 route miles...
- Maumee and Western Railroad
- Norfolk Southern RailwayNorfolk Southern RailwayThe Norfolk Southern Railway is a Class I railroad in the United States, owned by the Norfolk Southern Corporation. With headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia, the company operates 21,500 route miles in 22 eastern states, the District of Columbia and the province of Ontario, Canada...