Michigan City (Indiana)

LaPorte County

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Michigan City is a city on the shores of Lake Michigan in the U.S. state of Indiana in the United States, about 30 miles east of Chicago.

Climate

The climate in Michigan City is continental with hot summers and cold winters.

History

Michigan City 's history begins in 1830, when Isaac C. Elston bought the first land for the new settlement. 1836, this settlement became a town, with 1,500 inhabitants, a post office, a newspaper, a church and a business district.

Population Development

¹ 1980-2000: census results; 2005: Updating the U.S. Census Bureau

Shopping

Michigan City is like typical cities of this size with everything from specialty store to to supermarket, equipped. Visitors also pull the outlet center at the Lighthouse Place.

Traffic

Michigan City is a main stop of the South Shore Line "Streetcar " route. The rails run right through the center, and there are two stops.

Amtrak operates daily trains to Chicago / Detroit, Port Huron and Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Michigan City Municipal Airport is the local airport in Michigan City, the next national / international airports are located in South Bend and Chicago.

More

Here, the Indiana State Prison is located.

Personalities

  • Abe Gibron (1925-1997), football player, coach
  • Anne Baxter (1923-1985), actress
  • Dick Cathcart (1924-1993), jazz trumpeter, singer and actor
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