Since the earliest years of Elkhart County's history, families have worshiped together. Before the first churches were built, itinerant ministers visited settlers.
Elkhart County area churches include modern houses of worship and some of the most classical and time-crafted in the state. A simple drive through the community reveals the many religious options available. Whether you simply enjoy the weekly sermon or strive for daily involvement, a church in this diversely faithful culture can offer fulfillment.
Catholic, United Methodist, and mennonite have the most congregants in the county. The Church of the Brethren, Evangelical Lutheran, Missionary Church, Baptist and Old Order Amish also have large followings. In all, over 40 denominations offer religious affiliations.
Whether you prefer modern, contemporary services with music provided by electric guitars, or traditional services with pipe-organ hymns, you can find a comfortable worship experience in Elkhart County, Indiana.
Reprinted with Permission from Elkhart County Chamber of Commerce, 574-293-1531.
Elkhart County gets to where it wants to go with enviable ease. Interstate Highway 80-90 skirts the northern edge of the county and the US 20 Bypass provides four-lane swiftness from the souteastern edge of the city to Mishawaka, South Bend and into Michigan. The CR 17 corridor has become a mojor connector for both travelers and commerce on the east side of the community. A brand new railroad underpass allows for more accessibility to and from the downtown area.
Elkhart Municipal Airport was distinguished as the 2004 Airport of Year for Indiana. It is home to numerous private and corporate aircraft. The airport boasts 6,500 and 4,001 foot runways and offers charter service. Nearby, South Bend Regional Airport offers several commercial air carriers that provide direct flights to most major U.S. cities.
One bus line offers regularly scheduled trips fromlocations in the Elkhart County area to the South Bend Airport and Chicago's airports.
Early in the 1900's, Elkhart became the railroad "Gateway to the West." Railroads remain important in the area's economy. Elkhart boasts one of the world's largest freight classification systems, a switching yard where trains are assembled.
Merchants and manufacturers also have access to dozens of motor freight carriers serving the area.
Reprinted with permission by the Elkhart County Chamber of Commerce. They may be reached at 574-293-1531.
Elkhart General Hospital, the largest hospital in the area, has served Elkhart County Residents for over 100 years. Elkhart General Hospital is an acute care hospital whose services include a Level II emergency department, open-heart surgery, cardiac catheterization, radiation oncology, mental health and addictions services, in and out patient rehabilitation, birthing suites, and the largest home health care service in the county.
Various other clinics, medical facilities and private practices offer occupational medicine, plastic surgery, laser surgery, sports medicine, and a wide range of specialty health care services and treatments.
Oaklawn, a hospital devoted to mental health and addiction treatment for children, adolescents, adults and older adults, has several locations in Elkhart County.
Elkhart has several nursing homes providing skilled care to the elderly, and retirement communities located in both rural and city settings.
Reprinted with permission by the Elkhart County Chamber of Commerce at 574-293-1531.
Elkhart is made for individuals and families who love outdoor activities. A phenomenal system of city and county parks and comprehensive recreation programs satisfies every desire for sports and recreation. The city of Elkhart has 32 parks with a total of about 300 acres, many situated along rivers where fishing is a popular pastime. Several of these parks are connected by trails for easy walking or biking between locations.
Youngsters, and the young at heart, can speed down a 60 foot water slide at one of Elkhart's parks. There are backboards for one-on-one basketball, plus numerous ball fields where organized softball and baseball teams meet for league play. Facilities for soccer, tennis, volleyball and racquetball are used for leisurely play as well as spirited competition.
Two skateboard parks offer facilities for x-treme sports. Soon, one park will boast new water features for kids who want to splash and play during a hot day.
On warm summer evenings, folks gather in family groups around picnic tables, or spread their blankets on the grass to enjoy a free community band concert.
Reprinted with permission by the Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, which can be reached at 574-293-1531.
A variety of shopping is available everywhere in Elkhart. Shoppers can stroll the concourses of climate-controlled enclosed malls or browse the unique merchandise selections available at various quaint flea markets.
Concord Mall appeals to the avid shopper's many senses. Offering more than 100,000 total square feet of indoor hops, boutiques, services, and restaurants, this is truly a shopper's paradise.
Shopping in colorful downtown Elkhart remains popular among residents who take the opportunity to enjoy the recently completed Streetscape. From fine jewelry to floral arrangements to family clothing to salons, downtown Elkhart is filled with genuinely unique shopping experiences.
Adding to the shopping diversity are several conveniently located strip malls. Some are new to the area, and revitalization plans for others will spark new energy into existing stores and attract new businesses. Surrounded by new restaurants and retailers, Wal-Mart anchors the new and expanding shopping zone on C.R. 6.
Elkhart County, Indiana welcomes visitors to a plethora of shopping and dining in its eastern corridor. Cobblestone Crossing and the CR 17 developments continue to impress shoppers. New strip malls are being developed, with restaurants and boutiques, offering shopping to a part of town that was previously undeveloped.
Reprinted with permission of the Elkhart County Chamber of Commerce, who can be reached at 574-293-1531.
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