Known as "The Mint City," Bremen was once a leader in mint production; that industry was later moved to Oregon and Washington, but Bremen retains its nickname of The Mint City.

Bremen was the home of Otis "Doc" Bowen, who was Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Reagan, 1981-89.

Religion is a large part of the Bremen culture, mostly relating to Christianity.

Located in Marshall County, Bremen is 40 minutes south of South Bend, Indiana, 2 hours east of Chicago, Illinois, and 2.5 hours north of Indiana's capital, Indianapolis.

Most businesses in Bremen relate to manufacturing, financial services or agriculture.

Bremen has architecturally unique buildings, a good school system, and several historic sites.