Benton Harbor, Michigan

Benton Harbor is a city located in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,182. It is the home of Whirlpool Corporation. Sites of interest: Shiloh House, built in 1910 served as the administration building and men's dormitory for the House of David colony, a communal religious group. http://the-light.com/mens/samson/4/samson.html. Morton House built in 1849 by Eleazar Morton. http://www.parrett.net/~morton/ It now houses a museum. Sarett Nature Center, 300 acre wildlife sanctuary, offers trails, interpretative building and classes.

Notable Natives

• Arte Johnson - actor / comedian
• Ernie Hudson - Actor
• Rome (Jerome Woods) - R&B Singer
• Sinbad (David Adkins) - actor / comedian
• Bobo Brazil - Professional wrestler
• Anthony Miller - Professional basketball player
• Robert Whaley - Professional basketball player