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Dowagiac

Loux & Hayden Realty, Dowagiac, MI

About the City of Dowagiac, MI
Dowagiac is situated at the corner of four townships: Wayne Township to the northeast, LaGrange Township to the southeast, Pokagon Township to the southwest, and Silver Creek Township to the northwest. Dowagiac is a bedroom community to Kalamazoo and the South Bend, Granger and Mishawaka, refered to as Michiana.

“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 of her citizens.

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.” – Donald D. Lyons, Mayor

Business in Dowagiac

  • Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce

Schools

  • Southwestern Michigan College
  • Dowagiac-Union Schools
  • Lewis Cass Intermediate School District (special education, instructional services, and career technical education coordination for local Cass and Berrien County school districts)

Cultural Venues

  • Dogwood Fine Arts Festival
  • Dowagiac Area History Museum
  • Heddon Museum
  • Beckwith Park Summer Concert Series
  • The Beckwith Theatre Company
  • Southwestern Michigan College Performing Arts

Lakes
These clean and mostly spring-fed lakes are popular summer and weekend retreats for residents of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and eastern Michigan because of the easy weekend commute. The most popular lakes in the Dowagiac zipcode are:

  • Dewey Lake
  • Indian Lake
  • Magician Lake
  • Sister Lakes
  • Twin Lakes

Parks & Recreation
The parks of Cass County Michigan are one of the little-known natural wonders of southwestern Lower Michigan. Cass County’s mission is to provide quality park facilities for all segments of our population. They strive to enhance the quality of life for county residents and park visitors through active citizen involvement, planned growth, and professional stewardship of Cass County parks. Check out the diverse number of recreational activities offered by Cass County Parks & Recreation Department.

Air Transportation
Dowagiac Municipal Airport has a 4,700-foot (1,400 m) long paved runway for private pilots, and a turf runway, as well.

Highways
The city is at the junction of M-51 and M-62. M-51 connects with Niles 17 miles (27 km) to the southwest and with I-94 21 miles (34 km) to the northeast. M-62 connects with Cassopolis eight miles (13 km) to the southeast and with M-140 nine miles (14 km) to the west.

Bus Transportation
One of the oldest dial-a-ride services in Michigan, Dowagiac DART began service in June 1975 with a three bus fleet. The service is provided to the community of Dowagiac with service extended out to Southwestern Michigan College. The service is provided by the city administration and is operated from a multi-modal terminal located on an Amtrak line. In its former life, the building was originally a Michigan Central, and later a Penn Central, train station. The building has been preserved and is carefully maintained by the City of Dowagiac.

Rail Transportation

Loux & Hayden Realty Dowagiac Michigan

Dowagiac is served by Amtrak trains with daily service to Chicago and Detroit. The historic depot is located at 200 Depot Drive in the downtown area. Baggage cannot be checked at this location; however, up to two suitcases in addition to any personal items such as briefcases, purses, laptop bags, and infant equipment are allowed aboard as carry-ons.

Lake Properties

SW Michigan Waterfront Listings
Bair Lake
Barron Lake
Birch Lake
Christiana Lake
Corey Lake
Dewey Lake
Diamond Lake
Donnell Lake
Eagle Lake
Garver Lake
Gravel Lake
Indian Lake
Indiana Lake
Juno Lake
Little Fish Lake
Magician Lake
Painter Lake
Paradise Lake
Shavehead Lake
Stone Lake

Contact Us

Loux & Hayden Realty
125 S. Broadway Street
Cassopolis, MI 49031

Office Phone: (269) 445-2633
Fax: (264) 445-8293
Cell: (269) 228-1579
wloux@louxhaydenrealty.com

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As a top-producing realtor in Cass County Michigan, Sue Loux has been exceeding client expectations since 1982. Her attention to detail and unrelenting work ethic will work in your favor as you partner with her in the sale of a property, or the search for your next home. Read More…

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Jason received his real estate license in 2016 and joined Loux & Hayden Realty the same year. Jason knows Cass County because he's lived here all his life. Jason has also been a Firefighter in the community for 13+ years. Read More…

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