A city in northern Indiana, United States, known for its manufacturing industry, particularly recreational vehicles.
Named after Elkhart River, which itself was named from Miami-Illinois elk-heart, referring to the shape of an island at the confluence of the Elkhart and St. Joseph rivers. The city was founded in 1832.
Elkhart is known as the 'RV Capital of the World' because it produces about 80% of all recreational vehicles manufactured in the United States! The city's strategic location and skilled workforce have made it the unofficial headquarters of the American road trip industry - thousands of families owe their camping adventures to this Indiana city.
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