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.

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. Its high school is Boone Grove High School located northwest of Boone Grove.

Cemeteries