South Bend, Michigan?

In 1805 the legislature split the Indiana Territory into two pieces along a line from the southernmost point of Lake Michigan to Lake Eerie. This created the Michigan Territory. In 1816, just before Indiana became a state, the boundary was moved ten miles north to provide Indiana with its 45 miles of Lake Michigan frontage. […]

Mishawaka’s Growth On the St. Joseph River

While Mishawaka’s development on the former Uniroyal site is getting a lot of attention, the scope of growth along the St. Joseph River is not always appreciated. From Logan Street on the West to Capital Avenue on the East, there are at least seven ongoing or recent projects near the river: Rebuilding of the Logan […]

Walking On Water

Between IUSB’s growth and Mishawaka’s riverfront development, the number of footbridges in the area is on the rise. Some of the area catwalks can be found at the following locations: The East Race Howard Park IUSB Kamm Island Central Park Eberhart Golf Course Robert C. Beutter Riverfront Park

Waterfront Homes in Granger and Mishawaka

South Bend is about 25 miles from Lake Michigan, but St. Joseph County still has a variety of waterfront homes. The St. Joseph River and Juday Creek pass through the area, several quarries have filled with water, and many neighborhoods are now developed with ponds. Here are two options for people in the area who […]

On the River in Mishawaka.

The Saint Joseph River originates in Michigan and dips into Indiana before emptying into Lake Michigan near Benton Harbor. Along that route, it passes through Elkhart, Mishawaka and South Bend. On its banks, there are parks including South Bend’s East Race, and Mishawaka’s new Beutter Park, and many private homes. Edgewater Drive and Prospect Drive […]