Middlebury sits on the banks of the Little Elkhart River in the middle of a mix of rolling hills and rural farm land.

[5] Later, in 1841, the first Amish families came from Somerset County, Pennsylvania and settled in the countryside surrounding the town.

[5] In 1888, the railroad came to Middlebury and began to diversify the town's economy to include manufacturing as well as farming.

Northridge opened in 1969 and replaced the aging Middlebury and Jefferson Township High Schools.

"[12] Four major manufacturers of recreational vehicles, Grand Design, Winnebago, Jayco and Coachmen RV, have production facilities in Middlebury.

Syndicate Systems' largest facility, for the manufacture of retail shelving is also located in town.

The Amish-themed restaurant, inn, conference center, and shops serve over 750,000 people every year.

[13] The facility also has a wholesale food operation on site which ships various home-made products.

[13] The town is also home to Krider World's Fair Garden and the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail.