Where is buchanan michigan

BUCHANAN, MI – Out of every place in the country, a small city in Michigan has just been named the “Nicest Place in America” in 2020. … Buchanan, population around 4,500, is located in Berrien County in Southwest Michigan, not far from the Indiana border near South Bend.

History. … Popularly known as “Redbud City” because of the many redbud trees that have historically lined city streets and the major approaches to the city, Buchanan has long been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation.

The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Buchanan is 1 in 31. Based on FBI crime data, Buchanan is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Michigan, Buchanan has a crime rate that is higher than 93% of the state’s cities and towns of all sizes.

Nestled in the St. Joseph River Valley between Three Oaks and Niles, and just north of the Michigan-Indiana border, lies the beautiful historic city of Buchanan. Founded in 1833 at the junction of the St. Joseph River and McCoy Creek, the town once housed 13 grist and wood mills.