Country United States County Porter GNIS feature ID 453760 Population 9,367 (2010) | State Indiana FIPS code 18-61182 Elevation 217 m Local time Friday 9:48 AM | |
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Weather 16°C, Wind S at 32 km/h, 66% Humidity Area 117.2 km² (116.4 km² Land / 83 ha Water) | ||
Porter Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 9,367.
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Map of Porter Township, IN, USA
History
Porter Township was originally called Fish Lake Township, and under the latter name was organized in 1838. The name was changed to Porter Township in 1841.
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.
Education
The township is served by the Porter Township School Corporation. Its high school is Boone Grove High School located northwest of Boone Grove.
References
Porter Township, Porter County, Indiana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA