Cities, Towns & Places in St. Joseph County, Michigan

• Burr Oak
• Centreville
• Colon
• Constantine
• Mendon
• White Pigeon

• Findley
• Leonidas
• Mottville
• Nottawa
• Parkville
• Wasepi

• Burr Oak Town
• Colon Town
• Constantine Town
• Fabius Town
• Fawn River Town
• Florence Town
• Flowerfield Town
• Leonidas Town
• Lockport Town
• Mendon Town
• Mottville Town
• Nottawa Town
• Park Town
• Sherman Town
• Sturgis Town
• White Pigeon Town

Quick Facts about St. Joseph County, Michigan

Here are some quick facts about St. Joseph County, Michigan:

• Location: Southwestern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, bordering Indiana to the south
• Population: 61,295
• County Seat: Centreville
• Founded: February 9, 1835
• Area: 526 sq mi (1,362 km2)
• Major Industries: Agriculture (fruit and vegetable production, dairy farming), Manufacturing (auto parts, machinery), Tourism
• Major Cities: Sturgis, Three Rivers, Constantine, Mendon
• Points of Interest: St. Joseph County Historical Society Museum, Covered bridges (e.g., Burr Oak Covered Bridge), Warren Dunes State Park, Kirsch Municipal Airport (largest county-owned airport in Michigan)
• Official Website: https://www.stjosephcountymi.org/
• Other Interesting Facts: St. Joseph County is home to the largest Amish population in the state of Michigan, The county is also home to the St. Joseph River, a popular destination for fishing, boating, and kayaking, The county was named after Joseph Robidoux, a French-Canadian fur trader who established a trading post in the area in the early 1800s, The county is nicknamed “the fruit belt of Michigan” due to its abundance of fruit orchards.

What is the county seat of St. Joseph County?

• The county seat of St. Joseph County is Centreville.

What are some smaller towns and villages in St. Joseph County?

• A: Smaller towns and villages in St. Joseph County include White Pigeon, Burr Oak, Colon, Mendon, and Fabius.

Some of the major crops grown in St. Joseph County are?

• A: St. Joseph County is known as the “fruit belt of Michigan” due to its abundance of fruit orchards, particularly apples, blueberries, and grapes. Other major crops include corn, soybeans, and wheat.