County Overview

CONTENTS

County Overview .................................................................................... 3 LaGrange County .................................................................................... 4 History ......................................................................................................... 6 Education ................................................................................................... 8 Healthy Living ........................................................................................10 Parks & Recreation ......................................................................... 12-13 Pigeon River ............................................................................................14 Business & Industry ..............................................................................16 Tourism & Festivals ...............................................................................18 Maps ................................................................................................... 20-24 Category Reference Guide ................................................................26 Membership Directory (By Category) .................................... 27-40 Membership Directory (Alphabetical) ................................... 41-49

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The LaGrange County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2023 County Information Guide & Directory, representing the quality of life that can be found in our communities. Whether you are a resident, one of the nearly 1.4 million visitors, or are planning to relocate here, LaGrange County provides a pleasant and enriching experience.

You’ll be warmly welcomed into a community that is rich in heritage and tradition. There are a variety of quaint shops you won’t find anywhere else specializing in everything from handmade quilts to handcrafted furniture. There is a wealth of outdoor fun to be had with an abundance of parks, more than 60 lakes, a nature center and a 12,600-acre fish and wildlife area.

A thriving agricultural community, LaGrange County has local, state and federal agencies available to assist farm, business, industry, families and individuals, in addition to an aggressive economic development team. LaGrange County is home to one of the largest Amish settlements in the Midwest. We are very proud of the heritage they lend to our county.

LaGrange County is governed by three county commissioners and a seven-member county council. Towns within the county are made up of councils ranging in three to five members. The LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department serves all areas within the county, with some townships having their own marshal’s office. Many of the unincorporated towns offer volunteer fire services.

Our county has three school districts that offer excellent public education. All the schools provide many fine opportunities for students to excel in their favorite sport, theater, band and classroom activities. LaGrange County offers a combination of festivals and events appealing to all walks of life. Corn School (annual fall street fair), Barn Quilt Trail, Shipshewana Flea Market, Maple Syrup Days, David Rogers Days, numerous 4th of July celebrations, 4-H Fair, parades and community concerts are but a few of the entertaining events you’ll be sure to enjoy.

Located just 55 miles east of South Bend, 105 miles west of Toledo and 175 miles northeast of Indianapolis, LaGrange County, Indiana is a great place to visit, work and live.

Our Chamber is pleased to provide you with information about our county, our towns, and their many benefits and attractions. Included in this book is a directory of Chamber members. We invite your support of the advertisers appearing on these pages.

For additional information on LaGrange County, you may contact us via phone, our web page or email, as listed below. We welcome you to LaGrange County.

www.lagrangechamber.org | 260-463-2443 Email: info@lagrangechamber.org Facebook & Instagram: @LaGrangeCCC