Welcome to Berrien Springs, MIBerrien Springs, Michigan, received its namesake from John M. Berrien, a U.S. Senator and Attorney General serving under President Andrew Jackson. In 1832 the village became known as Berrien. After the discovery of mineral springs in the area, the name officially changed to Berrien Springs in 1836. The last recorded population number is just under 2,000.
Since the initial colonization of Berrien Springs, the village has been a successful rustic agricultural community with many industrial entrepreneurs. Farming, tourism and manufacturing are the leading industries. The village is located near a long stretch of beaches, camping resorts, eight parks and many more attractions. Serious sportsmen know the area as one of the best fishing spots in the state, priding itself in its abundant supply of Steelhead, Chinook, Coho and Bass. Also, Berrien Springs is uniquely famously for being known as the “Christmas Pickle Capital of the World” and hosts their Christmas Pickle Festival in early December each year.
Berrien Springs is home to Andrews University, which used to be called Emmanuel Missionary College—a Seventh-Day Adventist institution—in 1901. There are also seven other universities and colleges located nearby, such as Lake Michigan College, Southwestern Michigan College and Western Michigan University. | More Local Area InformationSquire Isaac Thompson built the first homestead in Berrien County in 1823. The county became official in 1831 and received its name from U.S. Senato... Read moreAt the southernmost tip of Michigan, on the banks of the St. Joseph River, the first settlers set up Fort St. Joseph and a trading post in 1691... Read moreThe “Grand Old City” of southwestern Michigan, Dowagiac, located in Cass County, was named after the Native American word meaning “foraging ground.... Read moreCass County, Michigan, was established in 1828 during the presidency of Andrew Jackson and named after Lewis Cass who served as territorial governo... Read moreSaint Joseph County is located on the southernmost bend of the St. Joseph River in northern Indiana. The river dips down into Indiana from Michigan... Read moreSouth Bend, Indiana, is the fourth largest city in Indiana and the county seat of St. Joseph County. According to the 2006 census, the population wa... Read moreWith so much to offer its residents—a vibrant arts community, intriguing historic districts, and an array of attractions—South Bend is a great plac... Read moreThe city of South Bend is located along the St. Joseph River in North Central Indiana, approximately 10 miles south of the Michigan state line.... Read moreToday South Bend is a thriving city with a diverse population of around 105,000 people. It continues to be the seat of county government, as well a... Read moreThe first settlers of Cassopolis were the Putnams, a small family from Indiana who took up residence in October of 1825. Their humble floorless hom... Read moreA Cass County village, Edwardsburg, Mich., provides a country setting in a quiet environment. This small community is located just northeast of Sout... Read morePrior to 1883, the region now known as Granger, Indiana, served as a depot for Lake Huron and Chicago Railroad. The only structures that existed a... Read moreOriginally populated by the Potawatami Indians, Van Buren County, Mich., is considered “Michigan’s Fruit Basket.” Sometime in the mid 1800s, settler... Read moreMishawaka, Indiana, established in 1899, is the birthplace of the Hummer (produced by AM General) and home to approximately 49,000 people. The city’... Read moreLocated in the heart of Amish Country, Elkhart, Indiana, is the birth place of Alka Seltzer and claims to have produced more patents than any othe... Read moreElkhart County, Indiana, offers a mix of urban and rural living with a population of nearly 200,000. The large Amish population contributes to th... Read moreFrom the sandy, white beaches of Lake Michigan to magnificent sunsets and unique shopping, South Haven is an experience like no other. Residents o... Read moreA small town in Elkhart County, Bristol was founded by European settlers approximately 200 years ago. Today, Bristol looks forward to the future wit... Read moreMichigan City, IN is a historic community located along the south shore of Lake Michigan, not far from the Indiana/Michigan state line. A popula... Read moreDue to its convenient location, natural beauty, and exciting attractions, Michigan City is a great choice when looking for homes on Lake Michigan’... Read more |
