Center Township, Porter County, Indiana

Center Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 43,267.[3]

Center Township
Township
Downtown Valparaiso, Indiana
Coordinates: 41°28′39″N 87°04′29″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyPorter
Government
 • TypeIndiana township
Area
 • Total29.8 sq mi (77.19 km2)
 • Land29.4 sq mi (76.13 km2)
 • Water0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2)
Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total43,267
 • Density1,472.0/sq mi (568.33/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)219
FIPS code18-11566[2]
GNIS feature ID453189

History

Center Township was organized in 1836, and named for its location at the geographic center of Porter County.[4]

Cities and towns

The largest community in the township is Valparaiso.[5]

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
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "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.
  4. History of Porter County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests. Lewis Publishing Company. 1912. p. 136.
  5. Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986


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