Michiana ... So, Where is it? What is it?
I have even been on trips and talking to strangers and find myself saying, "I am from Michiana" knowing just as it comes out of my mouth that an explanation will soon follow. Often people from outside Michiana think it is a city. Our largest local airport was even called Michiana Regional for some time but it has now changed to South Bend Regional--probably so people can find it easier I am not really sure.
The picture shown here outlines the counties included in Michiana from the South Bend Chamber of Commerce. However, I did find other represtations showing other counties are included. The photo and the following information was retrived from Wikipedia.org on June 19, 2008.
Michiana ...
"Michigan & Indiana ~ Oh, I get it!"
Counties that are Part of Michiana
includes 15 counties in Michigan & Indiana
It should be noted that because Michiana is not a legal or political entity, opinions differ about what counties and communities actually constitute the region. Some definitions of the entire Michiana area include fewer than 15 counties; others include Pulaski County and exclude some other outlying counties, notably those in extreme Northwest Indiana, whose residents identify more closely with Chicago than with the South Bend area.
From: Wikipedia.org
Michigan
Berrien CountyCass County
St. Joseph County
Van Buren County
Indiana
Elkhart CountyFulton County
Kosciusko County
LaGrange County
Lake County
La Porte County
Marshall County
Noble County
Porter County
St. Joseph County
Starke County
What County do you currently live in?
Other Places to Visit in St. Joe County IN
College Football Hall of Fame
Exhibits & Information1 point
South Bend Chocolate Company
Notre Dame Chocolates.1 point
Northern Indiana Center for History, South Bend, Indiana
magnificent historic site that showcases an elegan more...1 point
The Studebaker National Museum
The Mission of the Studebaker National Museum is t more...1 point
Potawatomi Zoo
The Potawatomi Zoo1 point
Silverhawks
Minor league baseball stadium1 point
Hannah Lindahl Children's Museum
"please touch" museum and features the S more...1 point
Blackthorn Golf Club
Everyone who visits Blackthorn, whether for the fi more...1 point
Juday Creek Golf Course
Rated Indiana's 8th Best Public Course! Located i more...1 point
East Race - Downtown South Bend IN
The first man-made white water rafting course in t more...1 point
Rum Village Nature Center
Visit the exhibit area, sit at the bird-viewing wi more...1 point
Eddy Street Commons at Notre Dame
is the mixed-use, urban nature of the project. Edd more...1 point
Michiana (Southern Michigan & Northwestern Indiana)
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Century Center
Global Spectrum, the Century Center Board of Manag more...0 points
Broadway Theatre League
National touring Broadway shows! The season typic more...0 points
Morris Performing Arts Center
Experience this historic landmark, originally buil more...0 points
Snite Museum of Art
The Snite Museum of Art features collections that more...0 points
Home Page | South Bend Civic Theatre
South Bend Civic Theatre is the oldest continuousl more...0 points
South Bend Regional Museum of Art (SBRMA)
Exhibitions, events, classes, education, gallery r more...0 points
South Bend Symphony
Music lovers can enjoy concerts by the region's fi more...0 points
Southold Dance Theater
Southold Dance Theater is the regional training co more...0 points
City of Mishawaka, Indiana - Battell Center
Whether you are looking to enhance your mind, body more...0 points
Health Works Kids' Museum
It is a great place to bring your family; there ar more...0 points
Kidsfirst Children's Museum
at the Northern Indiana Center for History is a &q more...0 points
DNR - Indiana
Programs & Family Fun Year Round. Division of more...0 points
Warren Golf Course
Adjacent to Notre Dame & the city of South Ben more...0 points
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
Michigan City, IN. Find savings of 25% to 65% eve more...0 points
Eat...
Restaurants in Michiana
- Legends of Notre Dame
- A Restaurant and Alehouse Pub on Notre Dame's campus that is open to the public. Great location with lots of parking close by.
Community Resources in Michiana
- Michiana Down Syndrome Home Page
- Down Syndrome Family Support and Advocacy Group Serving the Michiana Area
- Resources for Michiana Youth
- Ever need help with homework? Need to find an after school activity to become a member? Want to find a great club? Or even help with paying for college? Parents... do you need help finding things for your kids to do?Then you have come to the right place... read on and enjoy!
- South Bend Regional Airport
- South Bend Regional Airport, your destination for air, train, and bus travel in South Bend, Indiana.
- Michiana Watershed, Inc.
- The general mission of Michiana Watershed, Inc. is to encourage groups and agencies in the Watershed to engage in projects which result in the improvement and conservation of the environment and natural resources in the Michiana community.
- South Bend Area Genealogical Society Page
- Lots of great links & resources for the South Bend Area
Things to do in Michiana with the family
- St. Joseph County Parks, Home Page
- This is a great resource for Michiana (Indiana & Michigan) families. Lots to do any time of the year.
- YMCA of Michiana
- The YMCA is a membership organization, welcoming all as a member of the YMCA, you are entitled to many privileges to help you achieve your wellness goals. Your Full Privilege Membership (FPM) permits usage of the facility during all open hours in accordance with program schedules.
- Hesston Steam Museum Events
- Train rides every summer weekend at the Hesston Steam Museum.
Come ride one of 3 real steam trains..Fall Colors Take a Steam Train Ride through the
woods along the Indiana Michigan border. Near Chicago Illinois in Northern Indiana near Southwestern Michigan.
Businesses in Michiana
- Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc - Shoppers
- They are great. I love shopping there & donating my stuff too.
- Women Business Owners of Michiana
- An association of businesswomen dedicated to providing service to each member's business through networking, referrals, and promotion; and to providing professional development to the individual member through education, information, sharing and support.
Michiana TV & Radio
- WNDU - Home Your Severe Weather Station, South Bend, Indiana News, Weather, Sports, Notre Dame News, StormTeam 16
- Your Severe Weather Station, South Bend, Indiana News, Weather, Sports, Notre Dame News, StormTeam 16
- WSBT-TV
- Your Local news leader.
- WNIT Public Television
- PBS.org|PBS Kids|PBS Teachers Television worthy of your trust. Support WNIT, Local Productions, Community, Education, Family, Programs, Program Highlights & more
- Fox 28: South Bend, Elkhart IN News, Weather, Sports -HOME
- Local tv news
- Sunny 101.5 Radio
- Local radio station that plays oldies. Love them!
Lenses about Michiana
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About Michiana or about something in Michiana. Any submissions not related to Michiana will be deleted!
Fort St. Joseph in Niles, MI
Fort Saint Joseph was a fort located on what is no more...1 point
Notre Dame
Read stories from fans, Notre Dame links, informat more...1 point
Resources for Michiana Youth
Ever need help with homework? Need to find an afte more...1 point
Find It Local - Michiana
FIL Michiana provides information about local busi more...1 point
South Bend Web Design Services
At South Bend Web Design we want to ensure the suc more...0 points
GM Hummer ( HumVee ) - You know you want one.
Hummer History In 1979, AM General began prelimina more...0 points
Antique Fishing Lures: Not just for collecting anymore
Heddon Dowagiac Antique Fishing Lures, South Bend more...0 points
Antique Fishing Lure Prices
Heddon, Pflueger, Rapala, Shakespeare, South Bend, more...0 points
Studebaker Cars & Trucks For Sale, Parts, Manuals
Studebaker Cars & Trucks For Sale, Parts, Manu more...0 points
Johnson Lures
Fishing Lures deliver an unusual girating wobble t more...0 points
Michiana Books & References
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Michigan City Beach Communities: Sheridan, Long Beach, Duneland, Michiana Shores (IN) (Images of America)
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The good life: three Michiana examples.: An article from: Indiana Business Magazine
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4th Biennial Michiana Local Art Exhibition. March 1965.
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Rand Mcnally 2010 South Bend/ Elkhart/ Michiana Street Guide
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Used Price: $28.45
Rand McNally 2004 South Bend/Elkhart Michiana Street Guide
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List Price: $14.95
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News for the Michiana Area
- WSBT-TV Article
- Michiana area wants to use "Community Currency" Interesting concept!
- Michiana Weather
- Weather information for the Michiana Area. Includes live webcam, radar, forecasts, warnings, and NOAA weather radio.
Some of my personal lenses that are related to Michiana
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Notre Dame Print Art, Merchandise & Memorabilia
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Here is a great selection for you to choose from. * Notre Dame stadium * Notre Dame sights * Vintage Notre Dame Posters & Prints * Notre Dame Photographs * Game Day Programs * Pennants * Wall Clocks * Notre Dame Game Day Programs * Puzzles * Games *...
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Niles, MI "The City of Four Flags"
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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...
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Resources for Michiana Youth
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Ever need help with homework? Need to find an afterschool activity to become a member? Want to find a great club? Or even help with paying for college? Parents... do you need help finding things for your kids to do? Then you have come to the right p...
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Notre Dame ~ The Fighting Irish
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Initially I did not like Notre Dame...at all I've lived in the Michiana area all of my life. I live about fifteen minutes from Notre Dame...Growing up no one in my immediate family was a Notre Dame fan--so being a product of my environment neither w...
Michiana YouTube vids
Green Michiana: Sustainability Fair - April 12, 2008
A Sustainability Fair was held on the campus of Indiana University - South Bend on April 12, 2008





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- E.J. E.J. Jun 20, 2009 @ 9:15 am
- Ok So i just moved myself and my business to Niles (Colorful Stitches Screen Printing and Embroidery)..... I am from Northern Michigan, By the Mackinaw Bridge, so this is big change for me..... But I love it. I never heard of Michiana till i moved here. Very Cool.
Visit my Website http://www.colorfulstitch.com
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- johnrapp johnrapp Apr 27, 2009 @ 5:12 pm
- Hey, I've shot some video for a guy in Michiana a few times. His name's Jason Jolliff, with J. Digital Productions. Check him out if you need any video stuff, he's really good. I'm actually using his old computer to type this!
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- BarbRad BarbRad Apr 6, 2009 @ 3:29 pm
- I confess I had never heard of Michiana, so I learned something today. Thanks.
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- OhMe OhMe Mar 7, 2009 @ 10:55 am
- Oh me! I have never been to Indiana or Michigan so know that I have missed a lot. This lens is a great resource for locals and visitors. Wonderful job. I do enjoy the local lenses.
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- marsha32 marsha32 Nov 15, 2008 @ 8:38 pm
- nicely done :)
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- poddys poddys Nov 11, 2008 @ 10:38 pm
- CONGRATULATIONS. Your lens has been added as a featured lens on my "I've Been There" lens. Only lenses that are worthy get listed, I'm so pleased you made it.
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- mulberry mulberry Oct 29, 2008 @ 2:25 am
- Stopped by to check out your Michiana lens, it's great stuff. Lensrolled you too!
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- poddys poddys Jul 24, 2008 @ 10:03 pm
- I lived in South Bend for 12 years. It's a great place to live. Notre Dame, Lake Michigan, Amish Country - you can't beat it. 5*****
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- purpleladymom purpleladymom Jul 7, 2008 @ 12:19 pm
- I live in Michiana too. Great lens.
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- Local Newspapers
- for Niles, Dowagiac, Cass, & Edwardsburg
Michiana in the News
Updated every hour
- Michiana drivers struggle with first snowfall
- By Ed Greenberger The snow wasn't that heavy in most parts of Michiana on Monday morning, but it was our first considerable snowfall. ...
- Michiana pawn shop gives guitars away
- The store gave six guitars out to Michiana children on Friday. The shop's owner says it feels good to give. "It's a wonderful thing to be a participant of," ...
- Thousands of toys collected during Saturday's Toys for Tots drive
- And every year, Michiana steps up, even when times are tough. This year was no exception. Volunteers collected toys at four locations ? Benton Harbor, ...
- "Be a Santa to a Senior" in Michiana this holiday season
- This Friday, December 4, trees will be set up from noon-6 pm and Saturday, December 5, from 9 am-2 pm at all Martins Supermarkets stores in Michiana. ...
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