Willow Creek, Indiana
Willow Creek is a neighborhood in the city of Portage, Indiana in Porter County. It is the location of the junction of the Garrett Subdivision, Porter Subdivision, and Barr Subdivision, all sections of the CSX Railroad.
History
Willow Creek is the site of the Willow Creek Confrontation. According to a marker placed by the Indiana Historical Bureau, this occurred when the Michigan Central Railroad refused to allow a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line to cross its tracks. The Michigan Central briefly defied court orders and the state militia, but eventually a crossing was built at Willow Creek Station.
References
- ^ "Feature Detail Report for: Willow Creek". Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). United States Geographical Survey. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- ^ "Welcome to Willow Creek ..." Roadside Thoughts. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- ^ "Willow Creek (in Porter County, IN) Populated Place Profile". US Home Town Locator. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- ^ "Willow Creek Confrontation". Indiana Historical Bureau - Historical Markers. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- ^ McPherson, Alan J. (2007). Journeys To The Past: A Traveler's Guide to Indiana State Historical Markers. AuthorHouse. p. 180. ISBN 978-1434316448. Retrieved February 14, 2015.