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1842Founded in 1842 by Father Edward Sorin, home of the Fighting Irish and Knute Rockne's legendary football program.
Everything Elkhart is known for
Founded in 1842 by Father Edward Sorin, home of the Fighting Irish and Knute Rockne's legendary football program.
South Bend museum telling the story of Studebaker, from Civil War wagons to mid-century automobiles.
15 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Alright, get ready to step back into a world of Gilded Age grandeur right here in Elkhart! We're approaching Ruthmere, a breathtaking Beaux-Arts mansion that was once the ultimate symbol of success for a prominent local…
Get ready to glimpse a truly unique piece of architectural history right here in Elkhart! This isn't your grandma's cozy bungalow; it's the William and Helen Koerting House, a striking example of International Style…
Imagine 110 students crammed into this two-room schoolhouse, learning their lessons in 1874. This is the Mason District Number 5 Schoolhouse, built in 1874. For decades, local children filled its classrooms. The school…
Founded in 1842 by Father Edward Sorin, home of the Fighting Irish and Knute Rockne's legendary football program.
Look out your window, because you're approaching the legendary University of Notre Dame, founded way back in 1842. This isn't just a campus; it's a place steeped in history and stunning architecture. Back in 1842, a…
Ever wondered where presidents and legendary performers have graced the stage at Notre Dame? You're looking at it: Washington Hall! This isn't just any old building; it's the seventh oldest on campus and a true…
This humble chapel marks one of the first Catholic places of worship in Indiana. In 1831, Father Stephen Badin built the Log Chapel as a mission to the Potawatomi Indians. He hoped to minister to them and establish a…
Pull over, because you're about to experience a piece of South Bend's glittering past! This isn't just a building; it's a living echo of vaudeville's golden age. Built in 1919, this Classical Revival masterpiece,…
South Bend owes its existence to the St. Joseph River, a winding waterway that cuts through the flat landscape of northern Indiana. The river’s southernmost bend offered a strategic location for early settlers,…
South Bend museum telling the story of Studebaker, from Civil War wagons to mid-century automobiles.
Pull over, because this mansion was home to a man whose company transformed how America moved! This grand Richardsonian Romanesque house, Tippecanoe Place, was the residence of Clement Studebaker, co-founder of the…
Ever wondered what life was like for the early Amish settlers in Indiana? You're driving right past a living piece of that history at the Stahly-Nissley-Kuhns Farm, now part of Amish Acres! This isn't just any old farm;…
Ever heard of Ring Lardner? This unassuming house in Niles is where the celebrated humorist and sportswriter first came into the world. Ringgold Wilmer Lardner was born here at 519 Bond Street in 1885. He went on to…
Pull over for a moment and picture a time when Niles, Michigan, was a bustling hub of industry, and this house was its crowning jewel. The Henry A. Chapin House stands as a testament to the ambition and success of one…
This unassuming spot was once a gateway to opportunity, fueling Michigan's growth and shaping the lives of countless pioneers. Between 1831 and 1834, the White Pigeon Land Office stood here, selling government land to…