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Mishawaka
The United States of America is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and shares land borders with Canada and Mexico. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with its capital in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Mishawaka is a city on the St. Joseph river serving as a suburb of South Bend in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States. The population was 46,557 at the 2000 census. Its nickname is the Princess City.
Mishawaka, Indiana, is a growing commercial city. The nearest city would be the city of South Bend. It is named for the legendary 19th century Shawnee Indian princess Mishawaka, daughter of invading Shawnee Chief Elkhart.
In the 1820s, bog iron deposits were discovered in the area. Several small towns arose to exploit these deposits, including one called St. Joseph Iron Works, where a blast furnace was built. Ball Band made rubber garments and was hit by a major strike in 1931, but flourished in the 1940s, finally closing in 1997 in the face of cheaper imports. Manufacturing in Mishawaka peaked in the 1940s and began a slow decline as the economic base shifted to services, such as medicine. The population is ethnically diverse, with large Italian, German and Belgian settlements dating from the late 19th century. Its income is below the national average.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.0 percent under the age of 18, 11.8 percent from 18 to 24, 30.7 percent from 25 to 44, 19.4 percent from 45 to 64, and 14.0 percent who were 65 years of age or older.
Points of interest are Beutter Park, Battell Park's, Shiojiri Garden, The Beiger Mansion, Kamm and Schellinger Brewing Company and the 100 Center Complex, Bethel College, and Bonnie Doons.
A city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages, Mishawaka is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers.
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