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Introduction to Benton Harbor, Michigan
Benton Harbor, Michigan, in Berrien county, is 32 miles N of South Bend, Indiana and 64 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The city has a population of 11,182.
Benton Harbor History
Benton Harbor was initially a swampland on the banks of the Paw Paw River. The settlement was founded by Sterne Brunson, Henry C. Morton and Charles Hull. In 1863, the settlement was named Brunson Harbor and renamed Benton Harbor two years later, in 1865. This name was adopted in honor of Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton. In 1891, Benton Harbor was incorporated as a city.
Benton Harbor and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Benton Harbor
From Benton Harbor, one can visit the Fort Saint Joseph Museum and the Krasl Art Center. One can take the children to the Curious Kids' Museum, which features some interactive exhibits on electricity, sound, geology, air currents, bubbles and various other topics. LaSalle Landing is another place of historic importance in Benton Harbor.
Benton Harbor Transportation
Air transportation is available from the South Bend Regional Airport.
Benton Harbor Higher Education
Higher education opportunities are available at Lake Michigan College, Andrews University, the University of Notre Dame, and Indiana University-South Bend.
Benton Harbor strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Benton Harbor to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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