Mishawaka, Indiana, established in 1899, is the birthplace of the Hummer (produced by AM General) and home to approximately 49,000 people. The city’s name stems from an Indiana legend and the tragic plight of a lovers’ triangle between a white trapper named Deadshot, Potowatomi Chief Grey Wolf and Shawnee Indian Princess Mishawaka. A bronze memorial marks Princess Mishawaka’s grave in Lincoln Park.

Neighboring city to South Bend and located in the county of St. Joseph, Mishawaka takes its place among the Indiana and Michigan cities and towns that make up Michiana. The city has a high variety of local radio broadcasts and multiple news stations within its available area. Healthcare, education, retail and manufacturing are main industries in the city today. The two public school systems in existence include the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation and School City of Mishawaka. The Princess City is also home to Bethel College, an accredited evangelical Christian liberal arts school.

Mishawaka residents take pride in the rich history in their neighborhoods. The city possesses a small-town-within-a-city charm. Old-fashioned neighborhoods still exist where people help each other with yard work and swap recipes. In recent years, emerging subdivisions have embrace and adopted the area’s signature “hometown” feel.

Many people enjoy the outdoor attractions like Battell Park and Shiojiri Garden, a small park honoring Shiojiri, Mishawaka’s sister city in Japan. The beautifully landscaped Mishawaka River Walk located in the heart of the city stretches for about 2.8 miles and offers the public opportunities to picnic on the tables provided, enjoy concerts at the bandshell, play a variety of team sports, bike, walk, jog, rollerblade and fly kites. Condos on the river walk provide scenic views within close proximity to downtown amenities.