Washington Township, Porter County, Indiana

Washington Township
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
 • Total
29.5 sq mi (76.39 km2)
 • Land29.5 sq mi (76.39 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
[1]
771 ft (235 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
5,799
 • Density162.2/sq mi (62.64/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code219
FIPS code18-80954[3]
GNIS feature ID454014

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

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890670—
1900556−17.0%
19106109.7%
19206211.8%
19306321.8%
19406929.5%
195081317.5%
19601,06631.1%
19701,22615.0%
19802,42497.7%
19903,11328.4%
20003,42510.0%
20104,78539.7%
20205,79921.2%
[5]

History

Washington Township was organized in 1836.[6]

Cities and towns

No cities or towns are located in Washington Township, but eastern portions of the city of Valparaiso extend into the township.[7]

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.

Victory Christian Academy, which serves students in grades Pre-K through 12, is located in the township.[8]

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Washington Township, Porter County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Township Census Counts: STATS Indiana". www.stats.indiana.edu. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  6. ^ History of Porter County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests. Lewis Publishing Company. 1912. p. 180.
  7. ^ Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986
  8. ^ "Victory Christian Academy". VCAcademy.info. 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
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