The only town/village/city in the entire state of Michigan that flew four different flags -  American, British, French & Spanish - is Niles, a/k/a the "Four Flags City."

Niles is another of Michigan's many, many historical towns (come to think of it, it's hard to name a Michigan town that ISN'T historical!).

FAMOUS PEOPLE THAT CAME FROM NILES:
Aaron Montgomery Ward, founder, Montgomery Ward.

John Francis Dodge and Horace Elgin Dodge(1864–1920), automobile industry pioneers.

Ring Lardner, Sr., story writer and sports columnist.

Tommy James, of Tommy James and the Shondells.

Tommy Shaw, member of Styx.

Dave Schmidt, Major League Baseball pitcher.

Jason Newsted, member of Metallica.

WHAT ELSE?
Rudolph, their famous two-headed lamb - the Underground Railroad, and pictures by Chief Sitting Bull.

Niles is packed with 1800s architecture and oozes with history...you can feel it when you visit. Examples include the Niles Railroad Depot and the Chapin Mansion at the corner of 5th and Main Streets, now known as the Niles History centerThere's also the Fort St. Joseph Museum where you can check out the town's extensive history.

Pay a visit to Niles...add it to your Michigan roadtrip itinerary and take a drive-thru soon!

(Updated: 05-25-2020)

A BRIEF LOOK AT NILES

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