At HomeStyle Furniture, you’ll also find plenty of items to enhance the exterior of your home. We carry a selection of storage buildings and small cabins, all handcrafted with the same eye for quality as our interior furniture. Or relax in comfort and style with our line of lawn furniture in maintenance free poly or long-lasting cedar. In addition, you’ll find other accessories like beautiful handcrafted aluminum wind chimes, planters and plant hangers and lighthouses.
The Evelyn Lehman Culp Heritage Collection, a Nappanee Public Library branch, is located at the Nappanee Center, 302 W. Market St., Nappanee, IN 46550. The collection features over 10,000 square feet of Nappanee History, telling Nappanee’s story through rotating exhibits and displays. Main attractions include “Hoosier” cabinets, a tribute to six nationally-known cartoonists, Emma Schrock Art Gallery, an Air Force One display, and the John Hartman House.
The new design showcases a clean and modern look, with a unique icon and carefully selected colors that represent different parts of our collection. We are excited to reintroduce people to our rich history and share our bright future with this amazing community.
The Doug Grant Family Gallery
In 2020, the Heritage Collection added the Doug Grant Family Gallery, home to over sixty Emma Schrock paintings, to the collection. Emma Schrock, known as the “Grandma Moses of Northern Indiana,” is well known for her vivid portrayal of Old Order Mennonite farm life.
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The Evelyn Lehman Culp Heritage Collection
The ELC Heritage Collection has over 45,000 items related to Nappanee History. The collection became an official branch of the Nappanee Public Library in 2020.
The Historic John Hartman House
The Historic John Hartman House was built in 1888 for John and Rebecca (Peters) Hartman and was designed by resident architect, Henry Frazier. Four rooms are currently open to the public, and the entrance is located inside the Nappanee Center.
Photos courtesy of ELC Heritage Collection
The Emma Schrock Collection
The High School Collection
The Cartoonists Collection
The Weaver Aerospace Collection
The Old Jail
W elcome to Nappanee!
On behalf of the businesses and residents in Nappanee, I would like to thank you for visiting Nappanee. We hope you enjoy your time with us and find some great reasons to stay a little longer!
Nappanee is home to a diverse economy with locally and regionally owned businesses. The Wa-Nee School System consistently ranks in the top of the state for quality of education. Our neighborhoods are safe and walkable. Our five community parks provide opportunities to enjoy nature and stay active. However, it is our caring and compassionate citizens that make Nappanee so successful. Taking pride in the community, our residents work together, continually looking for ways to improve.
Our downtown continues to thrive with several boutique businesses and eateries. Coppes Commons, a former cabinet factory just a few blocks east of downtown, has been redeveloped with unique shopping and dining experiences. The Nappanee Center, located at 302 W. Market Street, is a great place to explore the history and intriguing artifacts from the City’s past.
Nappanee is proud to partner with the businesses, schools, library, Boys and Girls Club, The Center (Family Christian Development Center), Chamber of Commerce, and local service clubs to provide the best place to live, learn, work, and play. We are always interested to hear from visitors and residents on how we can make Nappanee even better. Together we are “Building a Better Nappanee.” If you have questions or comments, please feel free to email, call, or stop by my office.
Sincerely,
Mayor Phil Jenkins (574) 773-2112 pjenkins@nappanee.in.gov
Photo courtesy of Elkhart County CVB
Embrace the Pace that is only found in Nappanee
Aswampy, muddy bog was transformed into a beautiful little city. Nappanee began back in the late 1800’s when the B & O Railroad came through. Since that time, Nappanee has kept growing. Now with close to 7,000 locals, we invite you to come and Embrace the Pace in Nappanee.
Nappanee is known for being friendly and helpful. But did you know that we are welcoming as well? Nappanee puts out the red carpet for everyone. No special promotion needed. It is just who we are. We invite you to shop our local flavor, our boutiques, restaurants and Amish-owned shops within walking and short driving distance from our downtown.
Speaking of shopping, Nappanee has most everything you could imagine you would need. Clothing, hardware, auto, home goods, furniture, games, toys, general store items and food. Plenty of options for you to enjoy your day. How about shopping Indiana’s oldest locally owned jewelry store? It won’t disappoint. Buy some fudge while strolling along with a coffee in your hand. Stop in and see what’s new in our boutique shops. Take a stroll to the Nappanee Center for a 10,000 square foot free museum all about Nappanee.
There are eateries aplenty in Nappanee. From fresh-baked goods, barbecue, sushi and, yes, even gizzards, Nappanee has you covered. Wash it down with a local drink or your favorite at many of our family-friendly restaurants and eateries. Take some goodness home with you from our local candy shop or coffee shop. Cookies, ice cream and even some surprises will await you in Nappanee.
Embrace the Pace will have you feeling right at home in Nappanee. You won’t have to worry about finding parking. There is plenty of free parking in our downtown and surrounding areas. Most shops are just a short walk down the sidewalk. Come, sit and listen to the horse and buggies traveling through town. Or take a walk on our walking and bike path. Our parks are getting a makeover and we invite you to take a stroll through some amazing outdoor spaces.
Arts and Music are alive in Nappanee as well. We have an art path, and a nationally-ranked theater that has shows and live music performances all year long.
There has never been a better time to make Nappanee a destination along your journey. Please come and Embrace the Pace only found in Nappanee, Indiana.
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Early Nappanee
Prior to 1800, Nappanee was home to the Miami and Potawatomi Indians. In the early 1840’s, the first white settlers came to Union Township to take advantage of Indiana’s fertile land. “Onion was King” among the crops that put Nappanee on the map, including potatoes, hemp and mint, which thrived in the area’s muck soil.
By 1875, shortly after the railroad came through, the village of Locke started to move south to Nappanee. Not only people but homes and businesses were sleighed to Nappanee. The Coppes and Mutschler Brothers were
amongst the earliest entrepreneurs, providing a way to make a living through their logging company, saw mill and box-making and furniture factories.
In the last 150 years, Nappanee has grown to become home to a population of over 7,000 with a diverse economy and unique cultures of old and new living and working together.
Photo courtesy of NappaneePhotos.com
Photo courtesy of ELC Heritage Collection.
Photo courtesy of ELC Heritage Collection.
Photo courtesy of ELC Heritage Collection.
Explore Nappanee History
While visiting Nappanee, be sure to add the Evelyn Lehman Culp Heritage Collection at the Nappanee Center, located at 302 W. Market Street to your itinerary. With over 10,000 sq. ft. of Nappanee history on display, you will be captivated by the city’s storied past.
While you are here, you can enter Nappanee’s first jail cell, discover artifacts as extraordinary as a prototype space capsule developed by Aeronautical engineer Lee Weaver, and inspect a threedimensional Foo Car, inspired by the cartoons of Bill Holman.
In the military room, you’ll find Lt. Col. Todd Beer’s Air Force One uniform and the story of his time as a pilot for Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Many military items are on permanent display, such as memorabilia, weapons, uniforms, and more dated from the Civil War to the Gulf War.
The Collection’s assembly of “Hoosier Cabinets” and other kitchen furniture will illustrate the story of “Nappanee: Kitchen Capital of the World,” at the turn of the last century and how we exported thousands of cabinets across the country by rail. According to a 1920 advertisement, these kitchen cabinets saved cooks hundreds of steps in completing tasks like making an apple pie. Before you leave, don’t forget to step inside one of the oldest homes in the city, built by businessman John Hartman in 1897.
It’s located inside the Museum!
Need a laugh? Look no further than the Collection’s display of cartoon strips, illustrations, and other artifacts from Nappanee’s six nationally-known cartoonists –more than any city can claim per capita!
The Museum’s newest addition includes the new art gallery featuring local artist, Emma Schrock. Schrock, known as the “Grandma Moses of Elkhart County,” lived in what she painted and painted what she saw. Growing up with physical challenges, Schrock used painting as a way to work outside her home. She truly captured the Old Order Mennonite way of life and her art is an excellent example of what makes our area so unique.
The museum is free of charge and is open Monday through Friday from 9-5 and Saturday from 9-1. Come in today and journey into Nappanee’s past!
Photos courtesy of Nappanee Center-Emma Schrock Collecction
Recreational Parks
While in Nappanee, visit one of our five parks, each unique in its own way!
The 85acre Stauffer Park on the northeast side of Nappanee, has a swimming pool, ball diamonds, tennis and basketball courts. It is also the home of the community-built 16,000 square foot “Little Paws Playground.”
McCormick Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole municipal golf course which will challenge you with water coming into play on twelve of the eighteen holes.
The 158-acre Derksen Farm includes a lighted four diamond softball/baseball complex and walking trails.
Westside Park, a 5-acre tree-filled facility, has playground equipment, a picnic area, and the Civic Theater Pavilion, which is on the National Register of Historic Buildings.
Southside Park is a 2-acre neighborhood park with a
Photo courtesy of NappaneePhotos.com
Photo courtesy of NappaneePhotos.com
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
Photo courtesy of Elkhart County CVB
Events 2025
JULY
1-31 ECCVB Quilt Garden Tour 4 4th of July Celebration (Fireworks, parade, entertainment)
4 Chamber office closed-Independence Day 10-12 Embrace the Pace Days / City-wide Garage Sales 18-26 Elkhart County 4-H Fair
AUGUST
1-31
ECCVB Quilt Garden Tour 15 Nappanee Friday Fest (Visit Nappanee)
SEPTEMBER
1-15 ECCVB Quilt Garden Tour
office closed-Labor Day
Hoosier Hospitality ServSafe Training
Nappanee Apple Festival
OCTOBER
9 Ladies Night Out (Visit Nappanee)
Chamber Board Meeting
NOVEMBER
11 Chamber office closed-Veteran’s Day
Chamber office closed-Thanksgiving
DECEMBER
6 Miracle at Main & Market Streets Evening Parade
Chamber closes at noon-Christmas Eve
Chamber office closed-Christmas Day
Chamber closes at noon-New Year’s Eve
Please check nappaneeparks.recdesk.com for up-to-date details and registration for their events
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49th Annual
Thursday - Sunday Sept. 18-21, 2025
The Nappanee Apple Festival is home to Indiana’s largest 7 foot baked apple pie! Approximately 800 slices of pie are served and many people from around the United States travel to Nappanee to savor their annual piece of THIS pie.
A celebration of the Nappanee community for residents, businesses and visitors, the Festival embraces the pace of Nappanee by showcasing its hometown heritage through quality events, entertainment, products & services.
Activities include great entertainment, vendors, carnival rides, tournaments and contests for everyone to enjoy. We invite you to experience a truly unique hometown festival that will leave you marking your calendar to return for next year’s festival!
The Nappanee Apple Festival is proud of its family-friendly atmosphere that attracts an average of more than 80,000 people annually and has become one of the largest festivals in the state of Indiana!
Welcome to
Nappanee boasts 21 churches comprised of at least 10 different denominations.
Berea Christian Fellowship
504 N. Main St. 354-1952
SS: 9:30
Worship: 10:15 Bereachristianfellowship.com
Bethel Conservative ChurCh 25402 CR 50 773-3570
SS 9:30 C 10:30
BiBle way apostoliC ChurCh
26148 US 6 E 229-4307
C 10:00 biblewaynappanee.com
Brethren in Christ ChurCh 1601 N. Main St. 773-3365
SS 9:15
C 10:30 Nappanee.bic@hotmail.com
First Brethren ChurCh
1600 N. Main St. 773-4252
SS 10:00
C 8:30 Firstbrethrenchurch.com officenfbc@gmail.com
First Mennonite ChurCh
900 W. Market St. 773-7294
C 10:00
GraCe point ChurCh
P.O. Box 104 1155 N. Main St. 773-3773
C 10:15 gracepointnappanee.com director@gracepointnappanee.com
hepton union ChurCh 9266 W. Hepton Rd. 773-2388
SS 9:30 C 10:30
iGlesia De Cristo vino nuevo
301 N. Elm St. 360-3309
Sunday Domingo 11:00
livinG Gospel ChurCh
302 W. Walnut St. 773-7110
SS 9:45
C 8:15 & 10:45 lgc.church lgcnappanee@gmail.com
Maranatha Glory apostoliC Center 9636 W. Hepton Rd. 773-9330
SS 9:00 C 10:00 maranathaglory.org revival@maranathaglory.org
Mt. taBor ChurCh oF GoD 8424 N 800 W, Etna Green 646-2725
SS 9:30
C 10:30 mtcog@kconline.com
Worship
nappanee ChurCh oF GoD
158 E. Centennial St. 773-5785
SS 10:00
C 10:45 nappcog@earthlink.net
nappanee ChurCh
oF the Brethren
301 Mack Dr. 773-4044
SS 9:00
C 8:00, 10:00 nappaneecob.com nappaneecob@gmail.com
nappanee First ChurCh oF GoD 72036 CR 7 773-7743
SS 9:30
C 10:30 napfirstchog.com napfirstchog@gmail.com
nappanee Missionary ChurCh
70417 SR 19 North 773-7773
Worship Center: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00
Connection: 9:30, 11:00 Children’s Programming during all services nmc.church nmcnews@nmc.church
new BeGinninGs asseMBly oF GoD
901 S. Main St. 773-7509
SS 9:30
C 10:30
newbeginningsnappanee.com
northwooD Chapel 28220 CR 52 773-7895
SS 10:00
C 11:00
union Center ChurCh oF the Brethren 70535 CR 11 773-4295
Prayer Time 9:40 Sunday Worship 10:00 –(Children’s SS)
Adult SS 9:00, 11:00 Fellowship 11:00 unioncentercob@embarqmail.com www.unioncenterchurch.org
union Grove
69954 CR 11 773-4768
C 10:30
uniteD MethoDist ChurCh
301 E. Market St. 773-4183
SS 9:00
C 10:00 nappaneeumc.com office@nappaneeumc.com
Nappanee Restaurant & Food Guide
B usiness D irectory
* All Addresses in Nappanee Unless Otherwise Noted A-H green dot = city/area map I-L grey dot = county map M-Q cyan dot = countryside shoppes map H – Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce Member n – Open Sundays S
Free Travel Guides, Heritage Trail audio tour CDs, Quilt Gardens maps, plus lodging, dining and attraction information. Staffed Monday-Friday 8am5pm; Saturday 9am-4pm.
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Heritage Collection heritagecollection@nappaneelibrary.org Nappanee Center, 302 W. Market St. (US 6)
Main attractions include The Doug Grant Family Gallery, The Nappanee Cartoonists, and the John Hartman House. M-F: 9am-5pm, Sat: 9am-1pm, Sun: Closed.
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HNappanee Power from the Past 574.312.9963
675 N. Arnott St. www.nappaneepowerfromthepast.org
Held at The Farm 675 N. Arnott St. Nappanee, IN 46550. Camping Available. September 18-20, 2025. Vendors call at 574-642-0460.
Sammlung Platz
N2 758 N. Tomahawk Trail www.sammlungplatz.com
Sammlung Platz serves the event needs of their local community and businesses, providing an extraordinary setting for nearly any size of gathering.
Dining — Dine In or Carry Out
HBourbon Street Pizza
1411 E. Market St. www.bourbonpizza.com
Don Carlos Bar & Grill S
D4 108 W. Market St. liliscastro@icloud.com
Come and eat Authentic Mexican food with a warm and inviting atmosphere. Newly remodeled, menu includes juicy steaks, fresh salads along with all your favorite Mexican foods. Now delivering food and alcoholic beverages with DOORDASH.
Dutchmaid Eatery & Gifts
B3 M3 1535 3rd Rd., Bremen 574.546.2192
A quiet place to dine with Amish country cooking. Receive a warm welcome in a relaxed atmosphere. Soft serve ice cream served in season. Mon-Sat 7a-2p, closed Sunday.
HMain Street Roasters 574.773.5333
D4 105 N. Main St. www.mainstreetroasters.com
Experience local coffee and local people in the heart of Nappanee.
Dining — Dine In or Carry Out
An historic destination with distinction, MSM offers overnight stays and a Tea House with a lunch menu Wednesday - Saturday 11 AM to 2
Free WiFi & Parking. Hot delicious breakfast. Original hardwood, stained
in this 1887 Queen Anne awaits you!
Cheyenne St.
Newmar Corporation, founded in 1968, has been a proud part of Nappanee’s rich heritage, crafting premium motorhomes that embody innovation and quality. Rooted in tradition, we’ve grown from a local business into a nationally recognized brand while staying true to our values of integrity and craftsmanship. Today, our team continues to lead the industry by embracing advanced technologies and sustainable practices, creating motorhomes that inspire exploration and connection. Looking ahead, we are committed to shaping the future of recreational travel while strengthening our bond with the Nappanee community, contributing to its legacy of entrepreneurial excellence.
Lodging — Apartments
Providing
An historic destination with distinction, MSM offers overnight stays and a Tea House with a lunch menu Wednesday - Saturday 11 AM to 2 PM. Free WiFi & Parking. Hot delicious breakfast. Original hardwood, stained glass in this 1887 Queen Anne awaits you!
This beautiful B&B features an indoor
off US 6.
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Fine custom cabinetry built by local, quality craftsmen for nearly 50 years. Visit our spectacular showroom 4 miles west of Nappanee on US 6.
We design and build high quality kitchen cabinets and more. Come and experience the difference! Member Better Business Bureau.
Quality-crafting custom cabinetry since 1991. Every step of the building process is done by hand by expert woodworkers using an exclusive lock-miter joint design for building cabinets.
Shopping — A Great Variety
A quaint bookstore with gently used books for adults and children. Along with puzzles, novelty gifts and curiosities.
Footwear, fabrics, notions, gifts, Rhythm clocks, Ertl toys, games, hats, Krause-Products Kitchenware, Frogg Togg Rainsuits, New Balance, Ariat, Kenetrek boots, Brooks, Dryshod, Joybees winterwear and much more. Plus a friendly atmosphere to shop in.
Join us and visit our 15+ shoppes, eateries, museum, recently opened coffee shoppe, event center, and more local businesses – Support your community today!
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Your source for fresh baked goods. Local meat & produce. Grab a sandwich from our deli or cafe then enjoy hand dipped ice cream on the patio. M-F 8 am-5:30 pm, Sat 8 am-3 pm.
107 S. Main St. Find us on Facebook Family owned since 1880. We have exclusive designer pieces, diamond remounting and in-store jewelry repair. Unique gifts and watches.
jeremyheart@ibyfax.com
Selling LED Lighting, batteries, home decor, and discounted merchandise and furniture. Open M-W: 1pm-5pm, F: 9am-4pm, Sat: 8am-12pm. Closed Thurs & Sun. H
CR 52
Quilting fabrics, fleece & flannel, sewing notions, footwear for the whole family, toys & games, unique gifts, kitchenware, canning supplies, baby items and lots more!
Vitamins, herbs, minerals, teas, probiotics, YL Essential Oils, Pure Maple Syrup, Han-D-Fusers. M-W-Th-F 8-4, Tues. 3-7 and Sat. 8-1.
E. Lincoln St. https://jrfirearms.com
A bookstore -plus- so much more! Beautiful gifts for all ages. Framed art, candles, stationery, puzzles, glass gift items, school supplies, cards. Come and see! H
Canning supplies, kitchenware, Rada Cutlery, Fuller Brush, musical clocks, Lifetime tables and chairs, games, farm toys, books, dolls, home décor, homemade rugs, Shipshewana spices and much more.
www.neighborsmercantile.com Shop midwest living and unique gifts in a nostalgic environment.
Home of The Big Cheese. Specializing in cheese and deli meats. Cheese and meat trays. Bakery. Bulk candies, spices and baking supplies. Housewares: cookware, utensils, kitchen wares, toys and canning supplies.
www.venisnappanee.com
Veni’s chocolate is hand-dipped and homemade with no wax, additives, or preservatives. Fresh homemade fudge. Come in today & taste the difference!
New and gently used home furnishings. Consignors welcome. Hours: Tues.Sat. 10-5. Closed Sunday and Monday. Official retailers of Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint and River Jordan Camel Dairy soaps and lotions.
Shopping — Bakeries
Pies, cookies, cakes, variety of breads, cinnamon rolls, raspberry rolls, nut breads, apple dumplings, cakes and grapenuts. All made in our kitchen. HRise ’n Roll
Offering locally made solid handcrafted furniture from multiple wood species. Bedroom suites, entertainment centers, rockers, dining tables, office desks and decorative shelving. Expanded selection of upholstered furniture, cribs and cradles shown in our NEW second location. Quality furniture that lasts for generations at affordable prices.
Offering a large selection of Amish-crafted furniture. Specializing in solid oak dining room and bedroom furniture and upholstered furniture. Fantastic savings, Weaver’s also offers delivery. Open daily Mon-Sat 9am-5pm.
Shopping — Home Improvements
Alpha Building Center Nappanee specializes in exterior home improvement supplies, lumber, exterior doors, garage doors, siding, windows, composite decks and railing columns, door locks and many other products.
110 W. Market St.
“Discover the Graber Difference!” Stop in and browse many types of flooring available at Graber’s. From traditional to “green”. Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9am-5pm, closed Tues., Sat. 9am-12 noon.
Kountry Cabinets offers unfinished, stained, or painted cabinetry for your kitchens, bathrooms, offices, or any room in your home!
