This is fun a little part of history in Buchannon - and what's better is hey have a junior mill…read moreprogram for kids between 4 and 10....My 5 yo got to be a jr miller the one day and it was so much fun! He loved it. I like strolling through here during the farmer's market. it's always just a nice place to mosey around.

We really likes this place. It's an actual working flower mill. You get to see how everything…read moreworks. And right up close. A lot of history here.

Beautiful spaces. http://www.edenspringspark.com/…read morehttp://www.israelitehouseofdavid.com/ http://www.maryscityofdavid.org/

Historic Lincoln Highway stretches from New York to San Francisco. Opened in 1913. It was one of…read morethe first highways for automobiles. It spans through 14 states and 700 cities, towns and villages.

Constructed in 1862 as a hops barn, this establishment was converted into a church in 1876. Then…read morere-sold in 1915 to a local farmer, the livestock barn existed on the site from 1915 to 1998 before it was purchased by members of the Pokagon United Methodist. Rev. George Bennard was visiting the area to take part in a series of revivals, and his famous hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" was first publicly performed in 1913. The hymn did not make Rev. Bernard rich. However, he sold the rights to the Rodeheaver Company of Winona Lake, Indiana, for $500, and the copyright was renewed years later for $5,000. The Old Rugged Cross Church is located on Vermont St. in Pokagon, about halfway between Dowagiac and Niles, where my partner's sister and I stopped off the beaten path before heading to Shipshewana.

My husband and I found out about this church by accident! We were simply searching for things to…read moredo in Niles, Michigan. We were determined to find something to do close to dark and finally found this on the Internet. The hymn, The Old Rugged Cross, was first performed in this church many years ago. The hymn is near and dear to our hearts because our grandparents used to enjoy singing this song and my husband has enjoyed playing it on the piano for our children. We decided to check it out! The outside of the church is stunning! We were not able to view the inside but if we ever make it back to this area of the country we will certainly stop to see it! You should do the same especially if you enjoy this old hymn!

I go out of my way to visit lighthouses but this one on Indiana's shore of Lake Michigan (I'll bet…read moreyou didn't know that Indiana had a shoreline!) was well worth the trip. It's a pretty significant walk from the parking area (lightly enforced during offseason) and I went all the way out to the lighthouse and then climbed around to the other side of it. A little crazy, considering the ground isn't level and was slightly wet from spray. But yeah, I'm crazy. Worth it! [Review 20616 overall - 147 in Indiana - 1597 of 2023.]

The ladies were friendly and very knowledgeable about the lighthouse and area around it. Enjoyed…read moretouring from top to bottom for a small fee.

Passing through Hastings, I had to turn around and find a spot to park so that I could admire this…read moreinteresting and unique structure. It's off the main street but along the way you might be driving if you are passing through the city on Green Street. The marker reads: "Built in the 1880s by Daniel Striker, this Queen Anne-style building was once considered the "handsomest residence in Hastings." Born in New York State in 1835, Striker moved as a child with his family to Michigan. He was elected to several offices in Barry County, became a lawyer, and in 1871-75 was elected Michigan secretary of state. Striker was also widely known in banking circles. He died in 1898, and after the death of his wife in 1915 the house became a hospital, later a convalescent home." Stop by and check it out. [Review 11130 overall, 904 of 2019.]

A powerful and moving statue that captures the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his impact…read moreon civil rights. The presence of the second figure adds to the symbolism of unity, justice, and the ongoing fight for equality. It's a beautiful, peaceful spot to reflect and teach younger generations about the struggle for freedom. Worth the visit and definitely photo-worthy!

Directly across Main Street from the county court house is a beautiful brick plaza that was…read moredeveloped as part of an office bldg/medical clinic/health club/parking garage complex back in 1999. To look at it, you would think it was brand new! The plaza during my visit was spotless and looked like a great place for folks downtown to enjoy a lunch or escape from the office. The open space could be used for public gatherings as well. There is a fountain at the bend in this L-shaped plaza. Ornate patterns are inlaid in the brick and gardens/planters line the edges. The space is a breath of fresh air in the downtown area. One of the special features of the plaza is located on the west entrance. We Shall Overcome by local artist Harold Tuck Langland (2017) is a life sized bronze commemorating the moment in 1964 when Dr Martin Luther King, Jr and Fr Theodore Hesburgh (Notre Dame) joined hands at Soldier Field in Chicago as a sign of unity in the civil rights movement. Visitors are invited to join hands with the sculpture for photos. Review #3107

Drove by on a Thursday afternoon. I thought it was a private home but it appears that there are…read moretours every last Saturday of the month. This is fantastic! There is only street parking so it will probably be hard to park. Best to uber or lyft if coming. The outside area seems to be well maintained. Goigle their website to plan ahead and see more info.

No tour was available. Looks well maintained. Not worth the trip unless you are in the immediate…read morevicinity.

This is the largest Underground Railroad Sculpture in the United States and stands 14 feet high and…read more28 feet log. It shows Harriet Tubman (aka "Black Moses") and Erastus and Sarah Hussey (local "conductors") as they lead a group of runaway slaves to safety. From a nearby marker, "From the 1830s to 1861, thousands of slaves in the southern United States courageously escaped northward to freedom on what became known as the Underground Railroad. Along this secret network, conductors... took great personal risks to ensure the safety of escaping slaves." Commissioned by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation to honor the men and women who operated the Underground Railroad, as well as courageous fugitives who fled north to freedom. The bronze monument was created by Ed Dwight of Colorado in 1993. If you're looking for a good photo, morning would probably work better for the angle of the Sun than evening when I went. [Review 11054 overall, 827 of 2019.]