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Dowagiac, Michigan
Population: 6,147
Located in Cass County
Welcome to the city of Dowagiac! As you get to know Dowagiac, you are sure to be impressed with its Victorian charm, embodied by a vibrant and alive downtown and many fine and stately older homes as well as the commitment of the city to face the exciting promises of the 21st Century.
The citizens of Dowagiac are dedicated to saving and building on their historical heritage, while at the same time embracing and encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit that creates opportunities for all people, whether old established residents, or new folk just moving in.
With excellent schools, an outstanding community college, a quality full service hospital, a healthy industrial and commercial base and a community wide commitment to the arts, Dowagiac has all the amenities of a city many times its size while retaining and enjoying its small town warmth and charm.
Dowagiac is also a fun place to be! You can enjoy indoor or outdoor actives such as tennis, golf or fishing. Or drive for 20 minutes and reach any one of the wonderful beaches that line Lake Michigan.
Dowagiac is well known for the many public and private golf courses in and around the city, and you are invited to spend a day, or several playing the links that are beautifully crafted to ensure your maximum enjoyment. Or take some time for the fabulous fishing that can be experienced on one of the lakes in the area.
Dowagiac has placed a significant emphasis on the theme of historic preservation which serves as both a magnet for tourism and as a symbol of community pride in a resurrected and valued past.
Over the last several years, a number of steps have been taken toward the restoration of the historic buildings and revitalization of the downtown area and the neighborhoods so it can serve as a living window into the City's past. Several houses have been restored in period style as the City endeavors to preserve both historic and working class character of the neighborhoods.
Part of the value of a small community like Dowagiac lies in the multiple public roles that their residents play. Many citizens of Dowagiac may serve as a member of the hospital board, manage the Little League or soccer team and be a prominent member of a local, influential church.
Dowagiac is a lovely little community with so much to offer those who are looking for a slice of heaven in southwest Michigan. Come and see why residents of Dowagiac are proud to live and work here!
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