Welcome to Three Rivers, MIIn 1840 Three Rivers, Mich., was named for the three rivers—Rocky, Portage and St. Joseph River—that flow together to become one. In 1895, the territory became officially known as a city. Economically the area proved successful and diverse, becoming a major area for fur trade. Today, however, its main industry is vehicle and vehicle accessory manufacturing. Much of the downtown area today is on the National Historical Register. It houses the Silliman House on the St. Joseph River, which was established in 1876, and a museum nearby. Today the population is more than 7,300.
In addition to 15 city parks, Three Rivers recently invested in creating a petting zoo, complete with pastures full of animals people can enjoy feeding and interacting with. The historical downtown displays beautiful architecture and offers cultural entertainment. Entertainment venues, along with the diverse industries of tourism, service and manufacturing, make this area a popular draw for all kinds of people. | More Local Area InformationCass County, Michigan, was established in 1828 during the presidency of Andrew Jackson and named after Lewis Cass who served as territorial governo... Read moreJudge John Sturgis was the first settler in 1827 in the area now known as Sturgis, Mich., located in St. Joseph County. His rustic log cabin stil... Read morePortage offers the comforts of living in a smaller city with the benefits and convenience of a short drive into Kalamazoo’s vibrant downtown... Read moreOriginally populated by the Potawatami Indians, Van Buren County, Mich., is considered “Michigan’s Fruit Basket.” Sometime in the mid 1800s, settler... 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 small town in Elkhart County, Bristol was founded by European settlers approximately 200 years ago. Today, Bristol looks forward to the future wit... 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 moreSituated amidst the beautiful hills and wineries of Southwest Michigan, Mattawan provides a rural setting with a growing community. This charmin... Read moreNestled in northeastern Elkhart County, Middlebury covers approximately 100 square miles of scenic, semi-rural landscape. The large Amish an... Read moreConveniently located within driving distance to Detroit, Chicago and Lake Michigan, Kalamazoo offers diverse community living with rich cultural an... 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 moreThe “Grand Old City” of southwestern Michigan, Dowagiac, located in Cass County, was named after the Native American word meaning “foraging ground.... 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 moreWith an estimated population of 31,882 in 2006, Goshen, Indiana, is the county seat of Elkhart County. The neighborly, service-oriented environment... 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 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 moreSquire 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 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 moreKnown as the “Cereal City” and home to the global headquarters of the Kellogg Company, Battle Creek is a vibrant city located within driving distanc... Read more |
