Franklin Street Bridge Closure

The 19th century town of Michigan City emerged as a plan before it ever became a settlement. The plan arose from the ambition to create a harbor on Lake Michigan, and a road to transport supplies to homesteaders in Indianapolis and central Indiana. In 1830, just 14 years after Indiana became a state, the land for Michigan City was purchased, sight unseen, by Isaac C. Elston, a real estate speculator who had made a small fortune in Crawfordsville. He paid about $200 total for 160 acres of land including the future harbor at the mouth of Trail Creek. The town was named after the road leading up to Lake Michigan.

Early visitors to the region were captivated by its rugged beauty, its abundance of wildflowers and berries, and especially the majestic sand dunes, one towering to 175-foot height. The land, however, was not suitable for farming. The growth of Michigan City was due to the flowing waters of Trail Creek, which afforded good locations for lumber and gristmills. Farmers came from miles around to have their wheat ground into flour. Other businesses developed rapidly.

The historic Downtown District has retained the ethnic diversity and rich cultural traditions of 19th century Michigan City.

Mayor Angie’s list of priorities was formed with one overarching goal in mind: to enhance the quality of life in Michigan City. The mayor knows that providing proper support for her municipal employees allows them to increase the standard of service they deliver to our residents, neighborhoods, businesses, nonprofit organizations and visitors. And in doing so, they make Michigan City the Region’s premier place to live, work and play.

Franklin Street Bridge Closure

By: City of Michigan City Last Updated: January 13, 2025

Franklin Street Bridge Closure The Franklin Street Bridge leading to Washington Park will be CLOSED FOR REPAIRS beginning this Thursday, Jan. 16 and lasting through approximately March 15. Thank you for your patience.

PGA pro takes over municipal golf course

By: City of Michigan City Last Updated: January 10, 2025

PGA pro takes over municipal golf course Patrons of Michigan City Municipal Golf Course can expect a next-level experience in 2025 because – for the first time in many years – the city will have a PGA-certified golf pro running the show. Justin Stevens, Michigan City’s new...

Striebel Pond winter updates

By: City of Michigan City Last Updated: January 6, 2025

Striebel Pond winter updates The Michigan City Sanitary District has closed Striebel Pond’s south parking lot, accessible from Hitchcock Street, for the remainder of the winter season. The north parking lot, accessible from Earl Road, will remain open and accessible, as...

Holiday Season Closures

By: City of Michigan City Last Updated: December 20, 2024

Holiday Season Closures City Hall and all other Michigan City municipal government offices will be closed to thepublic on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day;as well as Tuesday, Dec. 31 and Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance...

HFL donates $750,000 to new Michigan City playground

By: City of Michigan City Last Updated: December 20, 2024

HFL donates $750,000 to new Michigan City playground The Fedder’s Alley All-Inclusive Playground and Fitness Park expected to break ground in 2025 is significantly closer to fruition as a result of a $750,000 grant from the Health Foundation of La Porte. “The Fedder’s Alley...

New Fee Structure for Trash Pick-up Starts Jan. 1

By: City of Michigan City Last Updated: December 20, 2024

New Fee Structure for Trash Pick-up Starts Jan. 1 In response to the inordinate amount of trash and debris that has been set out around town in recent weeks, Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch has deployed multiple Michigan City departments to assist the Refuse Department in addressing its...

By: Caitlyn Kingery Last Updated: December 9, 2024

City of Michigan City celebrates Festival of Lights 2024 Michigan City ushered in the holiday season Saturday with an expanded version of its annual Festival of Lights celebration, bringing festive cheer, community spirit, and a fresh perspective to the city’s cherished traditions. At Uptown Social,...

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Renovations lift old library into new apartments

By: City of Michigan City Last Updated: December 6, 2024

Renovations lift old library into new apartments The original Michigan City Public Library turns a page as the ribbon is cut on the three-year renovation project. The refreshed Casa del Libri features five new, luxury apartments at Eighth and Spring Streets in the Elston Grove Historic...

Warning regarding salt on new concrete projects

By: City of Michigan City Last Updated: December 4, 2024

Warning regarding salt on new concrete projects With cold temps and snow in our near future, please be mindful of maintaining the integrity of the this year's concrete projects. This includes removing snow on a regular basis and avoiding the use of salt and chemical de-icing agents. Here's a...