Niles, MI "The City of Four Flags"

Niles, Michigan

The City of Niles, located in the southwestern corner of the state, boasts a history dating back more than 300 years. Niles is known as "The City of Four Flags" because four nations have controlled the area at different points in its 300 year history. This history is evident not only in Nile's pride in being the oldest community in Michigan, but also in the neighborhoods, museums, downtown, and antique shops. Public buildings also provide evidence of Niles, Michigan history, including City Hall and the Carnegie Library, which is now home to the Chamber of Commerce.
Source: http://www.ci.niles.mi.us/Community/OverviewCommunity.htm
June 16, 2008

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Niles, MI Statistics 49120

The population of 49120 is 35,456.

That's #1840 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

89% of the population is white, which is 15 points more than the national average.

The average household income in 49120 is $37,526, which is $7,828 more than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $80,100. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 2% from the typical value.

Men make up 48% of the population, and the typical age in this part of MI is 38.3.

Stats about: Niles, MI

Population: 35,456
Number of Households: 15,042
Average House Value: $80,100
Average Income per Household: $37,526
Elevation: 591 ft

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What Wikipedia has to say about Niles MI

Niles is a city in Berrien and Cass counties in the U.S. state of Michigan, near South Bend, Indiana. The population was 12,204 at the 2000 census. It is the greater populated of two principal cities of and included in the Niles-Benton Harbor, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Located primarily in Berrien County, Niles lies on the banks of the St. Joseph River, at the site of the French Fort St. Joseph, first established in 1691. After 1761, it was held by the British and was captured on May 25, 1763, by Native Americans during Pontiac's Rebellion. The British retook the fort but it was not regarrisoned and served as a trading post. During the American Revolutionary War, the fort was held for a short time by a Spanish force. The presence of these three European powers in the area, as well as the United States, has earned Niles the nickname City of Four Flags."Getting to Know the Four Flags Area: The Story of Fort St. Joseph". Four Flags Area Council on Tourism website.

The town was named after Hezekiah Niles (editor of the Niles Register, a Baltimore newspaper.) The newspaper for the town is the Niles Daily Star[http://www.nilesstar.com/].

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Benton Harbor/St Joseph/Niles, Mi (City & County Street Folding Maps)

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An American Colossus: A Small Town, a River and a Railroad Yard - Niles, Michigan

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Current weather conditions in Niles, MI (49120)

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Last update: 1/7/10 6:22 PM EST

Humidity: 91%
Visibility: 2.0 mi
Dew Point: 18°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
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Enjoyed reading about Niles, MI and looking at the old
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wyrm11268 wyrm11268 Jun 3, 2009 @ 10:21 am

Have not yet got to Michigan but now I want to go and see it.
Love all the information - perfect for anyone visiting.

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I really like the postcard you bought, that's pretty cool. I would love to go visit Niles sometime, it sounds exquisite. Thank you for sharing this with us! 5 stars!

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Albert17 Albert17 Nov 29, 2008 @ 9:43 pm

I live in Michigan. I love Michigan and I even have a lens aboutMichigan Football I give this one 5*'s :-)

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OhMe OhMe Oct 4, 2008 @ 11:17 pm

Great job. I can tell you are proud of your beautiful city. It shows and that is a good thing. I have never been to Michigan but would like to visit there someday.

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purpleladymom purpleladymom Aug 4, 2008 @ 12:42 am

Nice lens Teddi. I lensrolled it to my Fort St. Joseph Niles MI lens.

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