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    Johnny Appleseed Park

    4.1 (12 reviews)

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    Darlene B.

    As someone that values history, this coming up as being something to check out, was a must see. The directions can be tricky, but worthy checking out for a unique experience. Johnny Appleseed- Johnathan Chapman, American pioneer, nurseryman who introduced apple seeds. Born September 26, 1774 and died March 18 , 1845. His grave site is on a hill, located adjacent to baseball park.

    Josh M.

    I was excited to find from local Fort Wayne that John Chapman (a.k.a., Johnny Appleseed) spent his last years and was buried in Fort Wayne. It took a bit of a jaunt, but once I arrived at the park, I walked up a simple grade to a plaque commemorating Appleseed's work and eventually his grave. The grave itself is surrounded by iron railing and the headstone is carved into a large stone. The grave does much to honor the man and his work. The surrounding area, however, does little to reinforce this. Flanked by the Fort Wayne colosseum and a small restaurant, I was surprised this beacon of pioneer life was so crowded by modern structures. This, like many Fort Wayne historical sites, are recognized and honored by the city. This honor, however, does not expand much past the site itself. Johnny Appleseed, site of first baseball game, Philo T.'s home, etc. are perfect examples of this.

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    Cathy W.

    Great spot for the Johnny Appleseed annual festival but that's all I can speak to. Lots of old growth trees for shade. Paths throughout are well-maintained and make for easy walking. There are at least one set of permanent restrooms in a building at the entrance. The park is easily accessed by walking from Purdue University parking lot. Johnny Appleseed's gravesite is at the top of a small hill, surrounded by a small wrought iron fence. Definitely worthy of a stop to pay your respects.

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    Husband & I walked up to the gravesite from the campground next to it. We had our Pitbull with us & all 3 of us enjoyed the area.

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    Nice park, not the best. we should have gone on a day with better weather.. overall we had a nice time.

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    Having grown up within walking distance of the grave of "Johnny Appleseed" can attest that the site is essentially unchanged.

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