Center Township, Porter County, Indiana
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| Center Township | |
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| Coordinates: 41°28′39″N 87°04′29″W / 41.4775°N 87.07472°WCoordinates: 41°28′39″N 87°04′29″W / 41.4775°N 87.07472°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
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| • 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 (2000) | |
| • Total | 38,186 |
| • Density | 1,299.06/sq mi (501.57/km2) |
| FIPS code | 18-11566[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 453189 |
Center Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 38,186.
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[edit] Cities and Towns
The largest community in the township is Valparaiso.[3]
[edit] 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.
[edit] References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986
[edit] External links
- Indiana Township Association
- United Township Association of Indiana
- Center Township Trustee Website
- Center Township Trustee Charles Conover Facebook Page
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