St. Joseph, County seat on Lake Michigan shores, United States.
St. Joseph extends across 4.8 square miles of land and water, featuring a harbor at the confluence of Lake Michigan and St. Joseph River.
The city grew from Fort Miami, established in 1669 by French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, to incorporation as a village in 1834 and city status in 1891.
The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center preserves local history through exhibits, while the Krasl Art Fair displays works from regional and national artists.
The Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority connects residents and visitors to destinations throughout Berrien County, with additional Amtrak service to major cities.
Silver Beach Amusement Park operated from 1891 to 1970, marking an era of entertainment with rides and attractions along the Lake Michigan waterfront.
Location: Berrien County
Inception: 1834
Elevation above the sea: 192 m
Website: http://sjcity.com
GPS coordinates: 42.09806,-86.48417
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
Warren Dunes State Park
22.3 km
St. Joseph North Pier Inner and Outer Lights
2.1 km
Warren Woods State Park
31.6 km
Grand Mere State Park
12.9 km
Silver Beach Amusement Park
1.6 km
Fort Miami
1.4 km
Moccasin Bluff Site
28.7 km
Snow Flake Motel
6.1 km
Weko Beach
19.3 km
Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve
28.3 km
Sandburg House
26.8 km
Shiloh House
4.3 km
Blossomland Bridge
1.7 km
Dowagiac Woods
28.4 km
North Point Park
31.2 km
Ninth District Lighthouse Depot
1.8 km
Avery Road – Galien River Bridge
25.6 km
Berrien Springs Courthouse
20.5 km
St. Joseph North Pier Outer Light
2.2 km
Old Berrien County Courthouse Complex
20.5 km
Crystal Springs Street–Dowagiac River Bridge
30 km
North Watervliet Road – Paw Paw Lake Outlet Bridge
22.9 km
St. Joseph North Pier Inner Light
2.2 km
Fidelity Building
3.1 km
Wendell P. and Harriet Rounds Robbins House
3.4 km
Captain Mike's Fun Park
21.3 km
Lions Beach
755 m
CSX St Joseph River Bridge
1.6 kmReviews
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