Elkhart County

Welcome to Bonneyvillea place where tradition of the region can be tasted in the flour produced by the states oldest operating grist mill, and wild landscapes beckon you to wander. Seven miles of hiking trails meander through the park providing nature enthusiasts a chance to view abundant wildlife and beautiful wildflowers. A six-mile designated mo... untain bike trail provides mountain bikers a thrilling ride through a wooded and rolling terrain. Back in the early nineteenth century, our area was one of the first settled in northern Indiana. With the convenient waterway of the St. Joesph River, Elkhart County experienced a boom of immigrants from New York and other areas of New England. Learn more about how we settled, the origin of the county's name, and how our county has grown into one of the most desirable places to live in Indiana. A tour with something for everyone. Be sure to take the time to discover Elkhart County in a unique perspective. Take a driving audio tour of Elkhart County and explore the county's vibrant communities as well as observe Amish life. This tour takes you through Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee, Bristol, Wakarusa (as well as Shipshewana.) This FREE tour takes you off the beaten path and shows you the true beauty of Elkhart County. Although the St. Joesph River and the roads from Fort Wayne and Michigan City were already in use to bring supplies, residents in the southern part of the county and neighboring cities were still in need of getting supplies faster and in greater quantities than a horse and wagon or boat could provide. Around October of 1851, the first train stopped in our county and the rail expansion began soon after. From lines running to Goshen, to Nappanee as well as Elkhart, the county became a hub for many rail lines due to its close proximity to the larger cities of Fort Wayne, Chicago, Kalamazoo, and Detroit. Learn more about how the success of rail allowed Elkhart County to grow. Elkhart County is a great place to work and live. Indiana ranks high in low ...Read More