Center Township, Porter County, Indiana

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Center Township
Township
Downtown Valparaiso, Indiana
Downtown Valparaiso, Indiana
Map highlighting Center Township, Porter County, Indiana.svg
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Country United States
State Indiana
County Porter
Government
 • Type Indiana township
Area
 • Total 29.8 sq mi (77.19 km2)
 • Land 29.4 sq mi (76.13 km2)
 • Water 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2)
Elevation[1] 774 ft (236 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 43,267
 • Density 1,472.0/sq mi (568.33/km2)
FIPS code 18-11566[2]
GNIS feature ID 453189

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

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

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  5. ↑ Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986

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