Berrien Springs, Michigan
Berrien Springs is a village of 2,018 people in Berrien County, Michigan.
Why visit Berrien Springs
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Andrews University, Griggs University, Berrien Springs Courthouse and Old Berrien County Courthouse Complex.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 87 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Berrien Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Berrien Springs
Berrien Springs is a village in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,910 at the time of the 2020 census. The village is located within Oronoko Charter Township and is the home of Andrews University.
From the Wikipedia article Berrien Springs, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Andrews University
School · 1.4 mi
University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States
Griggs University
School · 1.3 mi
Private school in Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks7
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Berrien Springs Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Michigan, USA
Old Berrien County Courthouse Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic ensemble of buildings in Berrien Springs, Michigan, USA
Center for Adventist Research
Museum · 1.4 mi
4190 Administration Drive
Mo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-12:00
Horn Archeological Institute and Museum
Museum · 1.0 mi
9047 Old US-31
Mo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-12:00
History Center at Courthouse Square
Museum
Mar-Apr: Mo-Sa 10:01-17:00, May-Sep: Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00, May-Sep:...
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes8
Town Hall Pizza
Restaurant · Ice Cream, Italian, Italian Pizza, Pasta, Pizza, Sandwich
121 West Ferry Street
Su, Tu-Th 16:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-21:00
Baguette de France
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Crepe, Sandwich · 0.6 mi
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-16:30
History
Berrien Springs, like Berrien County, is named for John M. Berrien. "Springs" was added after mineral springs were discovered in the area.
The village is the site of the earliest European-American settlement in Oronoko Township. It was first known as "Wolf's Prairie" in reference to the 1,000-acre prairie in which it was situated. The site had been a village under the leadership of a Potawatomi chief named Wolf.
The first permanent settlers (according to European-American terms), John Pike and his family, did not arrive until 1829.
Francis B. Murdoch was a co-founder of the village and the first lawyer in the county. (His surname was spelled as 'Murdock' in some records.) In 1831 he built a two-story log house, which is the oldest surviving example of its kind in Michigan. In 1973 this house was moved near courthouse square, to be part of that historic complex.
Murdoch was known in the Antebellum period for representing enslaved African Americans in freedom suits, in which they tried to gain freedom. Michigan was established as a free territory and later state. It went by the principle of "once free, always free". If slaveholders brought enslaved people to the state, the latter were judged to be free.
The village of Berrien was platted in 1831. The Berrien Springs post office opened with the name "Berrien" on December 4, 1832; this was changed to Berrien Springs on April 18, 1836.
From the History section of Berrien Springs, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship10
All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.1 mi
4259 East Snow Road, Berrien Center
Michiana Fil-Am Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.3 mi
8454 Kephart Lane, Berrien Springs
Village Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.4 mi
635 Saint Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs
Pioneer Memorial Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.5 mi
8655 University Boulevard
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Berrien County Juvenile Center
School · 1.9 mi
6414 Deans Hill Rd, Berrien Center
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
School · 0.5 mi
501 Middle School Drive, Berrien Sprgs
Blossomland Learning Center
School · 0.5 mi
711 Saint Joseph Ave, Berrien Springs
Healthcare1
Map of Berrien Springs
67 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.4 in | 30.5 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 22°F | 1.9 in | 17.0 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 30°F | 2.0 in | 8.1 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.5 in | 1.4 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 4.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 34°F | 3.0 in | 6.6 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.4 in | 22.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Eau Claire 4 Ne (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Berrien County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport (NLE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Niles 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Roseland 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Granger 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Notre Dame 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Ardmore 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- South Bend 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- New Carlisle 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Hudson Lake 20 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Mishawaka 21 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Elkhart 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Berrien springs mi, Mackd ( talk ) ( Uploads ), Public domain
- Berrien Springs sneaker jumps (Unsplash), Autumn Goodman auttgood, CC0
- Old Berrien County Courthouse, D.W.ENSIGN & CO., Public domain
- Barrien Springs Courthouse, Kevin Dooley, CC BY 2.0
- Andrews University Welcome Center, FotoGuy 49057, CC BY 2.0
- The Records Building of Old Berriem County Courthouse Complex, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Ultimate Athlete (Unsplash), Autumn Goodman auttgood, CC0
- Spizella passerina - Adam Jackson - 339456083, Adam Jackson, CC0
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