Local Landmarks
Famous Mishawakans
Points of Interest
Manufacturing and Business
Heritage and History
100
This is the Catholic church founded by Belgian immigrants on the "West End" of the city.
What is Saint Bavo
100
She was the 1984 Indiana Miss Basketball and a Mishawaka High Grad.
Who is Sharon Versyp
100
What is the Battell Park rock garden
100
Built in Mishawaka from 1906 to 1915, the city was the manufacturing home of four of this brand of cars which ran in the first Indianapolis 500.
What is American Simplex
100
The BK Club on the West Side of the city, which would become an influential hub for Belgian Immigrants, still hosts this "Bowling" tournament.
What is Belgian Bowling
200
This opened in 1887 and was now located in what is now the 100 Center?
What is the Kamm & Schellinger Brewery
200
She was the Shawnee Indian Daughter of Chief Elkhart. From her is where our city's nickname originated.
Who is Princess Mishawaka
200
What is Kamm Schellinger Brewery aka The 100 Center
200
This company Mishawaka Woolen and Rubber Company, and later by these 2 names, started by Martin Beiger manufactured rubber and textiles until it was torn down in 1997.
What is Ball Band and Uniroyal
200
This small shop has the BEST doughnunts and pastries you will find. It has been at the same "West End" location now for 88 years.
What is West End Bakery
300
This oldest park in the city North of the Riverwalk and is home to the famous bandshell.
What is Battell Park
300
He is known for his role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and he is also a Mishawaka High Grad.
Who is Adam Driver
300
This building, built in 1916 is still standing today, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
What is The old Carnegie Library
300
This Mishawaka company was a large manufacturer of windmills. There is one on display in the lobby of the Mishawaka library.
What is Perkins Windmills
300
This is one of Mishwaka's 29 parks, built on the former Uniroyal site, it is a popular summer concert venue as well as the focal point of the Riverwalk. Named after this man, who served as mayor for 20 years.
What is Beutter Park
400
This opened in 1949 and many city residents have "teed" off there ever since.
What is Eberhart Petro Golf Course
400
Born in 1901 in Mishawaka, he made his Major League debut on August 12, 1925 for the New York Giants. He was also a two time World Series Champion, in 1933 as a player, and 1954 as a coach.
Who is Freddie Fitzsimmons
400
This was a historic theatre, built in the 1920's which featured a massive central arched window, decorative art glass and also three store fronts. It was demolished in 2005.
What is Tivoli Theatre
400
This company on the far east side of the city is home to the both the military and civilian versions of the Hummer.
What is AM General
400
This is home to summerfest and the Shiojiri Gardens. Located along Mishawaka Avenue.
What is Merrifield Park
500
This was a subdivision along Mc Kinley Avenue that was built to house returning WW 2 veterans.
What is Normain Heights
500
A Mishawaka native, he was a World War 2 soldier, famous for being slapped by General George Patton, ultimately leading to Patton losing his command.
Who is George Kuhl
500
Since 1947, this place with "Christ at the Helm" has been helping many from the area further their education
What is Bethel College
500
Established in 1878 this wooden split pulley company and saw mill later also produced transmissions. At it's peak, it took up 65 acres along Union Street.
What is Dodge Manufacturing
500
This is the festival honoring the city's ethnic, religious and industrial heritage is held at Central Park.
What is The Mishawaka Heritage Festival