New Buffalo in Berrien County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Eisenhower Interstate System
This unprecedented public works project provided for high-speed highway facilities to connect major population centers throughout the United States. Much of the economic growth enjoyed by the United States can be directly attributed to the Interstate Highway System.
The mobility and safety enjoyed by motorists today are a direct result of President Eisenhower’s leadership and vision of the future.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower series list.
Location. 41° 45.886′ N, 86° 44.484′ W. Marker is in New Buffalo, Michigan, in Berrien County. Marker is on Interstate 94. The Welcome Center is just past the state line (leaving Indiana, entering Michigan). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Buffalo MI 49117, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Iron Brigade / The Twenty-Fourth Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); New Buffalo Welcome Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Avoiding Removal - The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi (approx. 2.2 miles away); West Michigan Pike (approx. 2.4 miles away); 9:03 a.m. September 11th 2001 (approx. 3 miles away); 8:46 a.m. September 11th 2001 (approx. 3 miles away); The 9-11 attacks resulted in the death of 2,996 people (approx. 3 miles away); Gordon Beach Inn (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Buffalo.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,163 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.