BREMEN, INDIANA
The Mint City
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Discovered by German settlers in 1871.
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Home of Otis "Doc" Bowen, who was Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Reagan, 1981-89.
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The Mint City, origins as a leader in mint production, later moved to Oregon and Washington, still has the nickname of The Mint City.
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Has a historic town identity and a sense of community.
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Religion is a large part of the Bremen culture, mostly relating to a branch of Christianity.
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Located in Marshall County, 40 minutes South of South Bend, IN, 2 hours away from Chicago, IL, and 2.5 hours North of Indiana capital, Indianapolis.
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Most businesses in Bremen relate to financial services and agriculture.
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Architecturally unique buildings, good school system, several historic sites