Berrien County, Michigan
Avery Road-Galien River Bridge
Berrien Springs Courthouse
Blossomland Bridge
Buchanan Downtown Historic District
Buchanan North and West Neighborhoods Historic District
Chapin, Henry A., House
Edwards, Rock S., Farmstead
Fidelity Building
Lakeside Inn
Lardner, Ring, House
Mary's City of David
Niles Downtown Historic District
Niles Railroad Depot
Ninth District Lighthouse Depot
North Watervliet Road-Paw Paw Lake Outlet Bridge
Old Berrien County Courthoue Complex
Old US Post Office
Paine Bank
Robbins, Wendell P. and Harriet Rounds, House
Shiloh House
South Berrien Center Union Church and Cemetery
St. Joseph North Pier Inner and Outer Lights
Union Block
Union Meat Market
Warren Featherbone Company Office Building
Zinc Collar Pad Company Building
1870 Berrien County Jail
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Andrews University
Baker Park
Benton Harbor Fruit Market
Berrien County Courthouse
Berrien Springs Courthouse
Bertrand
Boatbuilding Industry
Buchanan Downtown
Burnett's Post
Carey Mission
Carl Sandburg / Chikaming Goat Farm
Coloma Interurban Station
Commercial Fishing
Commercial Shipping
Creating a Harbor
Donavon F. Smith
Donavon F. Smith Veterans Memorial Park Monument
Downtown Buchanan National Register Historic District
Eisenhower Interstate System
Eleven Inch Dahlgren
Father Claude Jean Allouez S. J.
Ferry Street School
Fort Miami
Fort St. Joseph
Four Flags Hotel
Gordon Beach Inn
Israelite House of David / Mary's City of David
John and Horace Dodge / The Dodge Brothers
John B. Reddick Building
Johnson Cemetery
La Salle Memorial
Lakeside Inn
Lighthouses on the Bluff
Lighthouses on the Pier
Michigan Central Railroad Depot / Michigan Central Railroad Company
Michigan Central Railroad Niles Depot
Morris Chapel Church
Morton Cemetery
New Buffalo Welcome Center
Niles - A Transportation Center
Niles Veterans Memorial
Old St. Joseph Neighborhood
PA-WA-TING
Parc Aux Vaches
Parrott Civil War Cannon
Pears Mill
Portage Prairie United Methodist Church
Recreational Boating
Ring Lardner
Saint Marys
Second Baptist Church
Shipbuilding in the Twin Cities
Silver Beach Amusement Park
St. Joseph Maritime Heritage
St. Joseph Maritime Heritage
St. Joseph River Swing Bridge
St. Joseph's Firemen
St. Joseph's Mission
The 9-11 attacks resulted in the death of 2,996 people
The Chapin House / Henry Austin Chapin
The Dewey Cannon
The Fruit Belt
The Historic District of Mary's City of David
The Hogue House
The Iron Brigade / The Twenty-Fourth Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment
The Morton House
Trinity Church
U.S. Lighthouse Supply Depot
U.S.S. Maine Memorial
Union Church and Cemetery
United States Life Saving Service
Wesley United Methodist Church
West Michigan Pike
Throughout the 19th century, Berrien County experienced rapid growth and development. The construction of the St. Joseph River canal, completed in 1838, improved transportation and facilitated trade in the region. This led to the rise of various industries, including lumber milling, agriculture, and manufacturing. The city of St. Joseph, located on the shores of Lake Michigan, became a hub of economic activity and a popular tourist destination.
The mid-20th century brought significant changes to Berrien County. The decline of traditional industries prompted a shift towards tourism and service-based sectors. The growth of the automobile industry in nearby cities like Detroit also had a positive impact on the local economy. In recent years, the county has continued to diversify its economy, with a focus on attracting high-tech industries and promoting small businesses.
Today, Berrien County is known for its natural beauty, with miles of sandy beaches along Lake Michigan and a thriving agricultural sector. It is also home to several popular tourist destinations, including the Silver Beach Carousel, the Whirlpool Compass Fountain, and various wineries and breweries. The county's rich history and picturesque landscapes continue to attract visitors and make it a desirable place to live and visit.
Brief timeline of the history of Berrien County, Michigan:
- 1829 - Berrien County is established as part of the Michigan Territory.
- 1831 - The county's first courthouse is built in Berrien Springs.
- 1833 - The city of Niles is founded as a trading post.
- 1837 - Berrien County becomes part of the newly formed state of Michigan.
- 1857 - The St. Joseph River is dredged, improving transportation and trade in the area.
- 1870 - The railroad reaches Berrien County, further enhancing transportation and commerce.
- 1894 - The county seat is moved from Berrien Springs to St. Joseph.
- 1941-1945 - Berrien County contributes to the war effort during World War II, with factories producing military supplies.
- 1959 - The construction of Interstate 94 connects Berrien County to the interstate highway system.
- 1968 - The Silver Beach County Park is established, becoming a popular tourist destination.
- 1980s - Berrien County experiences economic growth with the expansion of the fruit industry and the establishment of manufacturing companies.
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Berrien County, Michigan.