Burdick, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 41°36′04″N86°58′22″W / 41.60111°N 86.97278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 46304 |
| Area code | 219 |
| GNIS feature ID | 431827 [1] |
Burdick is an unincorporated town in Jackson Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. [1]
A post office was established at Burdick in 1871, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1933. [2] The community was named for A. C. Burdick, a businessperson in the lumber industry. [3]
Porter County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2020, the population was 173,215, making it the 10th most populous county in Indiana. The county seat is Valparaiso. The county is part of Northwest Indiana, as well as the Chicago metropolitan area. Porter County is the site of much of the Indiana Dunes, an area of ecological significance. The Hour Glass Museum in Ogden Dunes documents the region's ecological significance.
Jasper County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2020, the population was 32,918. The county seat is Rensselaer.
David Porter was an officer in the United States Navy in the rank of captain and the honorary title of commodore. Porter commanded a number of U.S. naval ships. He saw service in the First Barbary War, the War of 1812 and in the West Indies. On July 2, 1812, Porter hoisted the banner "Free trade and sailors' rights" as captain of USS Essex. The phrase resonated with many Americans. Porter was later court martialed; he resigned and then joined and became commander-in-chief of the Mexican Navy. Porter County, Indiana was named after him.
The Cambria and Indiana Railroad (C&I) is a railway company that is located in the southeastern part of Indiana County, Pennsylvania in the United States. Incorporated in 1904 and built in 1910 with the intention of carrying lumber, coal was discovered in the area soon after its construction, and C&I's fortunes subsequently became closely intertwined with the coal industry.
Center Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 43,267.
Liberty Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 9,319.
Morgan Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,684.
Pleasant Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,432.
Porter Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 9,367.
Union Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 8,811.
Washington Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,785.
Richland Township is one of fifteen townships in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,333 and it contained 509 housing units.
Malden is an unincorporated community in Morgan Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The town is locally well known for its Labor Day parade, usually having a large turn-out despite the town's small size.
Woodville is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
Crocker is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
Porter Crossroads is an unincorporated community in Porter Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
Hurlburt is an unincorporated community in Porter Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
Coburg was an unincorporated town in Washington Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
Suman was unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. Old Suman Road is in the area.
...A. C. Burdick, a lumber dealer...
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