Watervliet, Michigan is located one mile north of Exit 41 of I-94 interstate highway, that connects Detroit, Michigan with Chicago, Illinois. This city of 1,800 persons, is 100 miles EAST of Chicago, Illinois---190 miles WEST of Detroit, Michigan--- 60 miles NORTH of South Bend, Indiana---and 90 miles SOUTH of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Located in the northeast corner of Berrien County, this prospering small city has a strong committment to it's past, while it enjoys the present and takes time to plan for the future.

The city has two Renaissance Zones designated by the legislature of the state of Michigan that entice development in the city, by offerring tax abatements for all local and state taxes over a twelve year period, beginning January 1, 2000. The city is also actively pursuing development of city property near the interstate highway, the high school and the hospital. The city commission, is developing a strategic plan for the construction and repair of city sidewalks, is developing a plan for the revision of its seventy-five year old charter is planning to develop its two Renaissance Zone areas, and is working to lower its expense/revenue ratio.

The community that is now known as the city of Watervliet, was founded in 1833. The Sumner-Wheeler Saw Mill was founded on a site that later became the site of the Watervliet Paper Company and is now a Renaissance Zone, soon to be developed for a different usage. Isaac Moffatt became one of the areas first merchants in 1836, when he opened a general store.

The name ultimately chosen for this city comes from a Dutch term meaning "flowing waters". Watervliet certainly does have an abundance of flowing waters. It is in this city that the trout-rich Mill Creek flows into the Paw Paw River. The Paw Paw River eventually empties into the St Joseph River, just east of Lake Michigan.

RECREATION is an important part of the lives of the citizens of Watervliet, as well as to its many visitors. Paw Paw Lake is a favorite spot for boaters, swimmers and fisherman. Lake Michigan is a short 10 mile drive away, offering a multitude of water enjoyment activities. If golf is your game, then the Paw Paw Lake Golf Course is the place for you. In the colder months there is cross country skiing at Brookside Park located just south of the city limits. Hays Park along the shores of the Paw Paw River is an excellent spot for picnics or parties and is the site for youth soccer, baseball and softball games. Flaherty Park, named after longtime mayor and civil servant, Robert E. Flaherty, is also an excellent place for fishing, picnics, parties or just relaxing along the banks of Mill Creek.

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The population of Watervliet is approximately 1867. The approximate number of families is 733. The amount of land area in Watervliet is
3.193 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is
0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Watervliet to Washington DC
is 555 statute miles.
The distance to the Michigan state capital
is 97 statute miles.
(Statute miles are "as the crow flies")
Watervliet is positioned 42.18 degrees
north of the equator and
86.25 degrees west of the prime meridian.
The distance from Watervliet to Washington DC
is 555 statute miles.
The distance to the Michigan state capital
is 97 statute miles.
(Statute miles are "as the crow flies")
Watervliet is positioned
42.18 degrees north of the equator
and 86.25 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Memorial Day in Watervliet includes a parade and
a service at the cemetary.




Independence Day weekend, Watervliet hosts

a BIG festival.

Watervliet LINKS:

Watervliet's TWO Renaissance Zones

Watervliet's renaissance plans.

Welcome To Watervliet-----Part 1

Welcome To Watervliet-----Part 2

Watervliet-Description

Watervliet Businesses

Watervliet Churches

Watervliet and Berrien County

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Watervliet Events

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Watervliet Real Estate

Watervliet Recreation

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Watervliet Golf

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Watervliet Weather

Watervliet Dentists

Watervliet Public Schools

Watervliet Links to Nearby Communities

Watervliet--A Look Back To 1895

Watervliet Online

Watervliet Vacant Land For Sale