Washington Township
Coordinates: 41°28′45″N 86°58′59″W / 41.47917°N 86.98306°W / 41.47917; -86.98306
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyPorter
Government
  TypeIndiana township
Area
  Total29.5 sq mi (76.39 km2)
  Land29.5 sq mi (76.39 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total4,785
  Density162.2/sq mi (62.64/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code219
FIPS code18-80954[2]
GNIS feature ID454014

Washington Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,785.[3]

History

Washington Township was organized in 1836.[4]

Cities and towns

There are no incorporated communities in the township.[5]

Education

Washington Township is served by the East Porter County School Corporation. Their high school is Washington Township Middle-High School, located on State Route 2, east of Valparaiso.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Washington township, Porter County, Indiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 10, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
  4. History of Porter County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests. Lewis Publishing Company. 1912. p. 180.
  5. Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986


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