Porter Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 9,367. It contains part of the census-designated place of Lakes of the Four Seasons.
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.Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986
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 pgSoil 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 Ref pgRand MacNally, Porter County, Indiana, 2001 Fleming Cemetery Boone Grove Road (200 W) pg 36 front Frame Cemetery (private) 675 West front Guernsey Cemetery (private) Division at County Line Road (Lake/Porter) pg 34 front Ludington Cemetery (private) 500 West, north of SR 2 front Merriman Cemetery 250 N at 275 W front Shurr Cemetery (private) 300 S, near 500 W front
References
External links Official website Indiana Township Association United Township Association of Indiana