Cornerstone of Allen County Courthouse Restored Following Vandalism

Allen County Courthouse cornerstone restored after 2024 vandalism

The historic marker has been fully restored to its original condition.

Cornerstone of Allen County Courthouse restored following vandalism

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The cornerstone of the Allen County Courthouse has been restored more than a year after the historic building was vandalized by a burglar. In February 2024, a man with a sledgehammer broke into the courthouse and damaged not only the cornerstone but also several of the entrance doors. The damaged cornerstone before and after its restoration. The man responsible eventually pleaded guilty but mentally ill to felony charge…

Oct. 15 - Allen County dedicates restored cornerstone

ALLEN COUNTY — The Allen County Board of Commissioners, along with representatives of the Allen County Courthouse Preservation Trust, gathered at the northeast corner of the Allen County Courthouse on Oct. 14 to rededicate the cornerstone that was damaged in…