Mishawaka, Indiana
Mishawaka is a city of 51,021 people in St. Joseph County, Indiana, founded in 1833.
Why visit Mishawaka
Townapedia lists 84 museums and landmarks, 57 parks and trails, 194 places to eat, 21 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Movies 14, Potawatomi Zoo, Beiger Mansion and All American Bank Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Mishawaka
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About Mishawaka
Mishawaka () is a city on the St. Joseph River, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States. The population was 51,063 as of the 2020 census. Its nickname is "the Princess City". Mishawaka is a principal city of the South Bend-Mishawaka metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Mishawaka, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks84
Beiger Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
317 Lincoln Way East, Mishawaka
All American Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
United States historic place
Ballpark Synagogue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic building in South Bend, Indiana, US
Battell Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Berteling Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic commercial building located at 228 West Colfax, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Cathedral of St. James
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Central High School & Boys Vocational School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
High school in Indiana, United States
Chapin Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Charles McCormick Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic building in South Bend, Indiana, US
Chauncey N. Lawton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Children's Dispensary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Hospital in Indiana, United States
Citizens Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Indiana
72 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds57
Twyckenham Hills Community Club
Park · 3.7 mi
Neighborhood swim club. Membership required.
3112 Hilltop Drive, South Bend
45 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes194
Hall's Kitchen Pizza & Subs
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 1.4 mi
2000 Lincoln Way East
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Petra Middle Eastern Cuisine
Restaurant · Asian, Kebab, Mediterranean, Turkish · 0.4 mi
1551 East McKinley Avenue
Tu-Su 11:00-19:00
Red Lobster
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.7 mi
3930 North Main Street, Mishawaka
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Red Robin
Restaurant · Burger · 1.7 mi
4010 North Main Street, Mishawaka
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Sunny's Korean Restaurant
Restaurant · Korean · 1.7 mi
512 South Spring Street, Mishawaka
Th-Sa 10:30-19:00
Guadalupe's Mexican Grill
Restaurant · 3.2 mi
2031 South Bend Avenue, South Bend
Fr-Sa 10:30-21:00; Su-Th 10:30-20:00
Noble Romans Pizza
Restaurant · 1.6 mi
1022 W Jefferson Blvd, Mishawaka
Tu-Th 10:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 12:00-17:00
182 more on the map.
History
Mishawaka's recorded history began with the discovery of bog iron deposits at the beginning of the 1830s. Settlers arriving to mine the deposits founded the town of St. Joseph Iron Works in 1831. Within a few years, the town had a blast furnace, a general store, a tavern, and about 200 residents. Business prospered, and in 1833 St. Joseph Iron Works, Indiana City, and two other adjacent small towns were incorporated to form the city of Mishawaka.
On June 27, 1859, a bridge carrying a train, which had over 150 people on board, collapsed, killing 60.
In September 1872, a fire destroyed three quarters of Mishawaka's business district. However, the citizens rebuilt and attracted new industry. The Dodge Manufacturing Company, Perkins Windmills and the Mishawaka Woolen and Rubber Company (later Ball Band, then Uniroyal) all helped the town to prosper. Mishawaka grew through both industry and agriculture. In the late 19th century, Mishawaka became known as the "Peppermint Capital of the World", as its rich black loam produced great quantities of mint.
From the History section of Mishawaka, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay21
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites South Bend at Notre Dame
Motel and hotel · 3.6 mi
1220 East Angela Boulevard, South Bend
Hampton Inn & Suites Mishawaka / South Bend at Heritage Square
Motel and hotel · 3.6 mi
7347 Heritage Square Drive, Granger
Churches and places of worship67
Apostolic House of God
Church · Apostolic · 2.6 mi
2216 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend
First Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 3.7 mi
801 North Eddy Street, South Bend
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.3 mi
805 South 29th Street, South Bend
St. Peter's United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 2.8 mi
915 North Ironwood Drive, South Bend
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.3 mi
930 Park Place
Shopping42
Gas and EV charging44
Schools, colleges and libraries66
Healthcare26
Map of Mishawaka
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 27°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 23°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for S Bend (5 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
St. Joseph County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2009-04-22: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
South Bend International Airport (SBN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Notre Dame 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Granger 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- South Bend 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Osceola 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Roseland 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Gilmer Park 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Ardmore 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Edwardsburg 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Elkhart 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Niles 12 mi north, about 19 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
- Mishawaka-downtown-south, Tysto, Public domain
- Scott at LaSalle in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- Eller-Hosford House, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. James Cathedral in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- James A. Judie House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Joseph D. Oliver House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hager House in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- East Washington Street HD, South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
- Citizens Bank in South Bend, Nyttend, Public domain
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