Smith Field
Also known as Paul Baer Municipal Airport
About the district
Smith Field, at 426 W. Ludwig Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 26, 2003. The Register lists it for its transportation, architecture, engineering and military, at the national level. The district takes in 8 historic buildings. The listing covers 220 acres.
What it isIn Indiana, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 251 MB · National Archives↗Finding Smith Field
426 W. Ludwig Rd., Fort Wayne
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Smith Field
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Smith Field
Is Smith Field on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 26, 2003 (Register number 02001495).
Is Smith Field a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Allen County Courthouse, 4.4 miles away.
Can you visit Smith Field?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Smith Field?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 251 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132002522 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.