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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.

History

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

Cities and towns

The largest community in the township is Valparaiso.. The Aberdeen CDP is also located in this township.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18906,062—
19007,22219.1%
19107,97110.4%
19207,422−6.9%
19309,28725.1%
194010,48612.9%
195015,49047.7%
196019,42225.4%
197025,19129.7%
198029,39216.7%
199032,60310.9%
200038,18617.1%
201043,26713.3%
202046,2726.9%

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. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Center Township, Porter County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ History of Porter County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests. Lewis Publishing Company. 1912. p. 136.
  6. ^ Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986
  7. ^ "Township Census Counts: STATS Indiana". www.stats.indiana.edu. Retrieved August 18, 2024.


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