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The 19th century town of Michigan City emerged as a plan before it ever became a settlement. The plan arose from the ambition to create a harbor on Lake Michigan, and a road to transport supplies to homesteaders in Indianapolis and central Indiana. In 1830, just 14 years after Indiana became a state, the land for Michigan City was purchased, sight unseen, by Isaac C. Elston, a real estate speculator who had made a small fortune in Crawfordsville. He paid about $200 total for 160 acres of land including the future harbor at the mouth of Trail Creek. The town was named after the road leading up to Lake Michigan.

Early visitors to the region were captivated by its rugged beauty, its abundance of wildflowers and berries, and especially the majestic sand dunes, one towering to 175-foot height. The land, however, was not suitable for farming. The growth of Michigan City was due to the flowing waters of Trail Creek, which afforded good locations for lumber and gristmills. Farmers came from miles around to have their wheat ground into flour. Other businesses developed rapidly.

The historic Downtown District has retained the ethnic diversity and rich cultural traditions of 19th century Michigan City.

Mayor Angie’s list of priorities was formed with one overarching goal in mind: to enhance the quality of life in Michigan City. The mayor knows that providing proper support for her municipal employees allows them to increase the standard of service they deliver to our residents, neighborhoods, businesses, nonprofit organizations and visitors. And in doing so, they make Michigan City the Region’s premier place to live, work and play.

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By: Damon Modglin, GreatNews.Life Last Updated: July 9, 2024

2024 Independence Day Recap: 4th of July in Northern Indiana For years, GreatNews.Life (GNL) has been capturing your favorite Independence Day moments every 4th of July. From our very first celebration in Valparaiso in 2009, GNL has always provided top-notch photography for the community when it comes to...

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By: City of Michigan City Last Updated: July 3, 2024

City Hall will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The Michigan City Transit and Refuse departments will be closed as well, meaning bus servicewill not run on Thursday, nor will trash and compost pick-up. Trash and compost...

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Michigan City cracking down on illegal dumping at public access site

By: City of Michigan City Last Updated: June 27, 2024

Michigan City cracking down on illegal dumping at public access site The City of Michigan City reminds the public that it is illegal to dump anything other than the recyclable materials indicated on the receptacle bins at the public access recycling site outside Michigan City Central Services, 1801...

Special Events Parking Fees in Michigan City: 4th of July

By: Michigan City Parks and Recreation Department Last Updated: June 21, 2024

The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department announces that there will be a special events parking fee on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Cars and motorcycles without a Washington Park parking sticker will be charged $40 to park. All other...

Michigan City Summer Cooling Centers

By: City of Michigan City Last Updated: June 18, 2024

Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch urges the citizens of Michigan City to check on family,friends, neighbors, pets, and especially the elderly during extreme weather to ensure everyone stayshealthy and safe. If you or someone you know in Michigan City needs...

City of Michigan City Juneteenth Closure

By: City of Michigan City Last Updated: June 18, 2024

City Hall will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The Michigan City Transit and Refuse departments will be closed as well, meaning bus service will not run on Wednesday, nor will trash and compost...