|
Dowagiac Station
Dowagiac is a train station in Dowagiac, Michigan, served by Amtrak, the United States' railroad passenger system. The station was built by the Michigan Central Railroad in 1902, and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. It is served by Amtrak's and trains and was formerly a stop for the ''International Limited International is an adjective (also used as a noun) meaning "between nations". International may also refer to: Music Albums * ''International'' (Kevin Michael album), 2011 * ''International'' (New Order album), 2002 * ''International'' (The T ...''. The ''Limited'' commenced service from Chicago to Toronto in 1982, and was discontinued in 2004. It was a joint operation by Via Rail and Amtrak. History The Michigan Central Railroad built a set of tracks providing passenger service through Dowagiac in 1848. A new depot was constructed in the 1870s. The current station, replacing the 1870s station, is the third constructed by the Michigan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dowagiac, Michigan
Dowagiac ( ) is a city in Cass County, Michigan, Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,879 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census. It is part of the South Bend, Indiana, South Bend–Mishawaka, Indiana, Mishawaka, Indiana, IN-MI, South Bend-Mishawaka metropolitan area, Metropolitan Statistical Area. Dowagiac is situated at the corner of four townships: Wayne Township, Michigan, Wayne Township to the northeast, LaGrange Township, Michigan, LaGrange Township to the southeast, Pokagon Township, Michigan, Pokagon Township to the southwest, and Silver Creek Township, Michigan, Silver Creek Township to the northwest. The city name comes from the Potawatomi language, Potawatomi word ''dewje'og'' meaning "fishing [near home] water". Dowagiac is the headquarters of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and is also contained within the Indian reservation, reservation. History Dowagiac was first platted in 1848. It was incorporated as a village in 1863 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |