Porter Township, Porter County, Indiana
Township in Indiana, United States
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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] It contains part of the census-designated place of Lakes of the Four Seasons.
Porter Township | |
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| Coordinates: 41°23′28″N 87°09′10″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| Organized | 1838 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
• Total | 45.26 sq mi (117.22 km2) |
| • Land | 44.9 sq mi (116.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 9,626 |
| • Density | 208.4/sq mi (80.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-61182[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453760 |
| Website | portertownshipin |
History
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.[7]
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[8] | Ref pg[9] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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