Porter Township, Porter County, Indiana
Porter Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 9,367.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 1,121 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,075 | −4.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,000 | −7.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,055 | 5.5% | |
| 1930 | 949 | −10.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,108 | 16.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,199 | 8.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,712 | 42.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,420 | 41.4% | |
| 1980 | 6,493 | 168.3% | |
| 1990 | 7,300 | 12.4% | |
| 2000 | 8,459 | 15.9% | |
| 2010 | 9,367 | 10.7% | |
| 2020 | 9,626 | 2.8% | |
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. Boone Grove High School is located northwest of Boone Grove.
Cemeteries
| Name | Location | Picture | Ref pg | Ref pg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming Cemetery | Boone Grove Road (200 W) | 
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pg 36 | front |
| Frame Cemetery (private) | 675 West | front | ||
| Guernsey Cemetery (private) | Division at County Line Road (Lake/Porter) | 
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pg 34 | front |
| Ludington Cemetery (private) | 500 West, north of SR 2 | 
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front | |
| Merriman Cemetery | 250 N at 275 W | 
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front | |
| Shurr Cemetery (private) | 300 S, near 500 W | 
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front |
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Porter 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): Porter township, Porter County, Indiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ "Township Census Counts: STATS Indiana". www.stats.indiana.edu. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ History of Porter County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests. Lewis Publishing Company. 1912. p. 170.
- ^ Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986
- ^ Soil Survey of Porter County, Indiana; USDA, Soil Conservation Service, Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station, Indiana Department of natural Resources, Soil and Water Conservation Committee; February 1981
- ^ Rand MacNally, Porter County, Indiana, 2001
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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