Porter Township, Porter County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
41°23′28″N 87°09′10″W / 41.39111°N 87.15278°W / 41.39111; -87.15278![United States](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)
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Porter Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 9,367.[4]
History
Porter Township was originally called Fish Lake Township, and under the latter name was organized in 1838.[5] The name was changed to Porter Township in 1841.[5]
Cities and towns
The township has no incorporated communities. Boone Grove, located on the southern boundary of the township continues to be an important community.[6]
Education
The township is served by the Porter Township School Corporation. Boone Grove High School is located northwest of Boone Grove.
Cemeteries
Name | Location | Picture | Ref pg[7] | Ref pg[8] |
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Fleming Cemetery | Boone Grove Road (200 W) | ![]() | pg 36 | front |
Frame Cemetery (private) | 675 West | front | ||
Guernsey Cemetery (private) | Division at County Line Road (Lake/Porter) | ![]() | pg 34 | front |
Ludington Cemetery (private) | 500 West, north of SR 2 | ![]() | front | |
Merriman Cemetery | 250 N at 275 W | ![]() | front | |
Shurr Cemetery (private) | 300 S, near 500 W | ![]() | front |
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References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Porter Township, Porter County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Porter township, Porter County, Indiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ a b History of Porter County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests. Lewis Publishing Company. 1912. p. 170.
- ^ Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986
- ^ Soil Survey of Porter County, Indiana; USDA, Soil Conservation Service, Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station, Indiana Department of natural Resources, Soil and Water Conservation Committee; February 1981
- ^ Rand MacNally, Porter County, Indiana, 2001
External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
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Municipalities and communities of Porter County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Valparaiso
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communities
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
- Indiana portal
- United States portal
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