Michigan City, Lakeside urban center in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States
Michigan City stands at the southern end of Lake Michigan, featuring waterfront areas, industrial zones, and residential neighborhoods across 191 meters of elevation.
The city emerged in 1832 as the endpoint of the Michigan Road, connecting to the Ohio River, and developed into a major lumber port in the region.
Washington Park serves as a central gathering place with a zoo established in 1933 and the International Friendship Gardens displaying plants from different nations.
The Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad provides electric commuter rail service between Michigan City and Chicago for daily transportation needs.
The Old Lighthouse from 1858, among the earliest on the Great Lakes, now functions as a museum documenting maritime navigation history.
Location: LaPorte County
Inception: 1830
Elevation above the sea: 191 m
Part of: Northwest Indiana
Website: http://emichigancity.com
GPS coordinates: 41.70754,-86.89503
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
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Michigan City East Light
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Armco-Ferro House
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Cypress Log Cabin
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Bartlett Real Estate Office
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John and Isabel Burnham House
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First Congregational Church of Michigan City
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Elston Grove Historic District
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Franklin Street Commercial Historic District
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Solomon Enclave
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Haskell and Barker Historic District
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Michigan City Post Office
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Old Lighthouse Museum
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Barker Mansion
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Michigan City Breakwater Light
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Old Michigan City Light
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Lake View Beach
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