Porter Township, Porter County, Indiana
| Porter Township | |
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| Township | |
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| Coordinates: 41°23′28″N 87°09′10″W / 41.39111°N 87.15278°WCoordinates: 41°23′28″N 87°09′10″W / 41.39111°N 87.15278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.26 sq mi (117.22 km2) |
| • Land | 44.94 sq mi (116.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 9,367 |
| • Density | 208.4/sq mi (80.47/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-61182 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453760 |
Porter Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 9,367.
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.
The township has no incorporated communities. Boone Grove, located on the southern boundary of the township continues to be an important community.
The township is served by the Porter Township School Corporation. Its high school is Boone Grove High School located northwest of Boone Grove.
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