@exploringnorthamerica: Ft. Wayne, Detroit, MI … Along the Detroit River sits Historic Fort Wayne, a star-shaped fortress built in the 1840s when fears of British invasion from Canada still lingered. Though its cannons never fired in battle, the fort became a crucial military hub, supplying troops through the Civil War, both World Wars, and even the Vietnam era. Over time, its brick barracks, officer’s row, and parade grounds saw thousands of soldiers pass through, while the underground tunnels sparked ghost stories among locals. Today, Fort Wayne is preserved as a cultural and historic site, where visitors walk its walls, tour the restored buildings, and imagine the echoes of Detroit’s military past. #historicfortwayne #detroithistory #militaryheritage #exploredetroit #LanguageLearning