About Edwardsburg, MI & Northern Indiana…
Location, Location, Great Schools,
and Location!
(Cass County, MI, 2nd County East along the Indiana border)
Edwardsburg is a booming & expanding bedroom community located along the Indiana state line abutting the Granger & Mishawaka, IN, communities. This makes for a great location for those families who seek a quick commute to their jobs in Indiana, but want great schools, lower property taxes, lower car licensing fees, less expensive housing, larger lots, & a less congestive area.
Only minutes to the Stateline, minutes to the I-80/90 Indiana Toll Road, within 15 minutes to the University of Notre Dame, and easy access with state highways of M-62 & U.S. 12 running directly to Edwardsburg.
The Village of Edwardsburg & abutting Ontwa Township are expanding and installing both water and sewer utilities for development.
Easy commute to Chicago, IL, and Ohio via nearby I-80/90 Toll Road access.
Edwardsburg MI, was historically a rural farming community dotted with spring fed inland lakes. It is now becoming the premiere bedroom community for those employed in Indiana who seek a far less congested area a little ways away from Mishawaka & South Bend, IN.
Population
|
Census Year |
South Bend |
Mishawaka |
County |
|
1980 |
109,727 |
40,201 |
241,617 |
|
1990 |
105,511 |
42,635 |
247,052 |
|
2000 (est.) |
107,789 |
46,557 |
265,559 |
Downtown
South Bend, IN. City Lights Century Center
Transportation lines
• Local Airport: South Bend Regional Airport
• Airlines: American
Connection, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, United Express, US Airways,
ATA Connection.
• Flights per day: 40 schedules to more than 100 cities,
charter service available.
• Highways
• Interstate: 80/90 (Indiana Toll Road) Michigan: I-94
• U.S.: 6,20,31 State: 2, 4, 23, 104, 331, 933, Michigan: U.S. 12, M-62, M-60, U.S. 131
South Shore rail to Chicago 7 trips daily.
• Railways
• Passenger: Amtrak (New York, Boston, Washington)
- two daily trips and South Shore (Chicago to South Bend) - seven daily trips - nine on weekends
• Freight: Grand Trunk Western, Norfolk and Southern, CSXs
Daily Service from nearby Dowagiac, MI, just 20 minutes from Edwardsburg between Chicago and Detroit (& beyond).
Edwardsburg “Blue Ribbon” Schools are Best in entire State of Michigan!
High School
This school district is the ONLY district in the entire State of Michigan to have the coveted “Blue Ribbon” certification for ALL of its school buildings!!!!! Michigan offers “schools of choice” meaning, under certain guidelines, students may transfer into nearby or abutting districts upon application & approvals.
Middle School
Edwardsburg, because of its quality reputation, receives applications from the area as parents want their children in the Edwardsburg system. Because of the quality school system found here, this community became a booming residential community over the last few years.
Administration Building
Developers & builders from Indiana are building residential subdivisions in Edwardsburg. Being that township zoning must be obtained, this can place added demand on those properties that offer residential zoning & water & sewer utilities.
Here’s what a local TV station & the South Bend Tribune reported on Edwardsburg Schools…
(the following taken from news story by WNDU-TV Newscenter 16, South Bend, IN)
Wed, Feb 7, 2005 - Edwardsburg, MI
“The Edwardsburg School District is now in a class by itself. All five of the districts schools have now been
recognized as Blue Ribbon schools.
The Blue Ribbon Program honors the best schools in the state and nation.
Edwardsburg is the only district in the state of Michigan where 100% of its
schools are Blue Ribbon award winners.
Edwardsburg schools aren't afraid to try something different and that is one of
the reasons that they are being honored. One example is the placement of
children from two different grade levels in the same classroom.
Catherine Wood of Eagle Lake Elementary said, "You have both second and
third graders in there, same teacher for two years, which is very beneficial
for kids who really need that stability in that classroom."
In doing something different, Edwardsburg has done what no other district in
the state of Michigan has been able to do.
"We currently have five buildings and each now have been recognized either
as national or state of Michigan Blue Ribbon schools,"said Superintendent
Sherman Ostrander.
The district won its first Blue Ribbon School award in 1994 at the high school.
Eagle Lake School was the latest award winner.
Schools entice people to Edwardsburg
Even before the latest honor, the district had already impressed hundreds of
out of towners. About 9% of all students enrolled in Edwardsburg schools
live elsewhere and got in through Michigan's Schools of Choice Program.
A few have even paid a heavy price to cross state lines to attend Edwardsburg
schools.
"We do have a few students coming from Granger area who have opted to pay
the entire $6,700 in foundation grants in order for their children to attend
here," said Superintendent Ostrander.
Many homebuilders are investing big bucks in a belief that the schools are a
big reason why more people will want to live in Edwardsburg in the future.
Six new subdivisions are now under development. The district is projected to
grow by as much as 30% in the next five years.”
WNDU NewsCenter16, Feb. 07 2005, Mark Peterson
( University Park Mall )
Proximity to Shopping, Jobs, & Entertainment
Only minutes from Granger & Mishawka, IN, where anything you need can be had within the substantial “Grape Road” retail corridor including University Park Mall. Many feeder roads head South to these retail areas. Theaters, concerts, golf courses, & anything else you want is just 10 minutes away. Notre Dame football just 20 minutes away. Hundreds of dining & entertainment opportunities are all within a few minutes drive from Edwardsburg.
Rafting on the East Race College Football Hall of Fame Studebaker Museum Museum of Art
Shiojiri Niwa Friendship University of Notre Dame Downtown South Bend, IN LaSalle Grill
Gardens
South Bend Silver Hawks
Higher Education Opportunities
Many nearby College & Universities abound as the Indiana & Michigan state line area provide an abundance of higher ed opportunities.
Southwestern Michigan College
2-Year & 4-year degree offering located within minutes at two campus locations in nearby Dowagiac & Niles, MI.
University of Notre Dame & Saint Mary’s College
Near South Bend, IN, under graduate & graduate degrees offerings. Just 20 minutes away.
IUSB Under graduate & graduate degree offerings located within 20 minutes.
Bethel College
Located in Mishawka, IN, just 20 minutes away offers under graduate & graduate degrees.
So why are so many families moving to Edwardsburg?
· Great Schools (or maybe the best!).
· Lower Michigan property taxes than Indiana.
· Close proximity to jobs, cultural events, entertainment, & retail communities in Northern Indiana.
· Residential crowding in Indiana has pushed housing growth into Edwardsburg just across the state line.
· Lower housing costs than Indiana.
· Short commute time.
· Country life style.
· Many higher-education opportunities.
· Much, much lower auto licensing fees.
· Enjoy all the benefits of South Bend-Mishawaka & still live in the country.
Phone (269)782-4000
32502 M-62 West, Dowagiac, MI 49047
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