Elkhart County, Administrative county in northern Indiana, US
Elkhart County is a county in northern Indiana covering about 468 square miles with the St. Joseph River running through it. The area includes cities, towns, farmland, and recreational spaces spread across the landscape.
The area was founded in 1830 by New England settlers and Goshen became the administrative center over time. Settlement grew with farming and craft traditions that remain influential today.
The area is home to Amish and Mennonite communities whose crafts and way of life shape the everyday landscape. You see their horse-drawn buggies on the roads and visit their workshops where traditional skills are still practiced.
The county has recreational vehicle manufacturing plants, schools, hospitals, and transportation services connecting major population areas. The best time to visit is during dry weather since many activities happen outdoors.
The area is known as a center for recreational vehicle manufacturing with a long tradition in this industry. Many large manufacturers are based here and have shaped the local economy for decades.
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RV/MH Hall of Fame
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Ruthmere Mansion
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The Lerner Theatre
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Charles Gerard Conn Mansion
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Arthur Miller House
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Dr. Havilah Beardsley House
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Elkhart County Courthouse
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Goshen Historic District
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Midwest Museum of American Art
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Solomon Fowler Mansion
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