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Elkhart is located in Elkhart County east of South Bend along Interstate 80/90 and Highway 20, on the banks of the Elkhart River. The city lies near the Michigan/Indiana border.Founded in 1832 and incorporated in 1858. Elkhart is built around Island Park; the island resembles an elk's heart. The French name of the river, Coeur De Cerf translates as "Heart of a Stag." The city's workers are employed in nearly 950 industries, ranging from small tool and die workshops to a multi-national pharmaceutical firm. In addition, the city is the center of the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industry and a significant source of electronic components. Elkhart is also known as the band instrument capital of the world. Elkhart is part of the Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana metro area.
Art Midwest Museum of American Art |
Restaurants, Cafes, Delis, Bakeries Hearth Bistro | Matterhorn Restaurant | Pumpernickel Foods Catering | Sports Locker Lounge |
Golf Ramada Inn Elkhart |
History Elkhart Area Museums | Ruthmere Museum | RV/MH Heritage Foundation | S. Ray Miller Auto Museum |
Public Libraries Elkhart Public Library |
Motels, Hotels and Resorts Best Western Inn And Suites | Diplomat Motel | Econo Lodge | Econo Lodge Elkhart | Knights Inn | Quality Hotel City Centre | Quality Inn & Suites | Ramada Inn | Ramada Inn Elkhart | Red Roof Inn Elkhart | Shoney's Inn | Signature Inn Elkhart | Super 8 Elkhart IN | Turnpike Inn | Westin Plaza Hotel at Elkhart |
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Carole Miracle, REALTOR | Chris Nilsen & Sandy Conrad Real Estate Agents |
RV campgrounds and dealers Elkhart Campground |
Shopping Cranberry Barn | Images Jewelers |
Transportation Elkhart Municipal Airport | Mishawaka Pilots Club Airport | National NY Central Railroad Museum | Old Wakarusa Railroad |
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