Center Township, Porter County, Indiana
Center Township | ||
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FIPS code 18-11566[3] | | |
| GNIS feature ID | 453189 | |
Center Township is one of twelve
2010 census, its population was 43,267.[4]
History
Center Township was organized in 1836, and named for its location at the geographic center of Porter County.[5]
Cities and towns
The largest community in the township is Valparaiso.[6]
Education
Center Township is served by the Valparaiso Community Schools. Their high school is Valparaiso High School.
Valparaiso is also the home of Valparaiso University.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Center 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): Center township, Porter County, Indiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ History of Porter County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests. Lewis Publishing Company. 1912. p. 136.
- ^ Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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