Porter Crossroads, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 41°23′57″N87°09′42″W / 41.39917°N 87.16167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| Township | Porter |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 46385 |
| Area code | 219 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441465 [1] |
Porter Crossroads is an unincorporated community in Porter Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. [1]
A post office was established at Porter Crossroads in 1844, and remained in operation until 1873. [2] Porter was the name of an early postmaster. [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.
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.
Boone Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 6,160.
Center Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 43,267.
Jackson Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,328.
Morgan Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,684.
Pine Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,709.
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.
WLJE is a radio station that has been broadcasting a country music format for over 35 years. Licensed to Valparaiso, Indiana, United States, it serves Northwest Indiana. The station is currently owned by Adams Radio Group, through licensee ARG of Northern Indiana LLC, and features local programming along with the syndicated Nights with Elaina country music program via Westwood One. The station also features national and local newscasts.
Dubois Crossroads is an unincorporated community in Harbison Township, Dubois County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
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.
Furnessville is an unincorporated community in Pine Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
The Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) is the arbiter of interscholastic competition among public and private high schools 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.
Sedley is an unincorporated community in Union 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.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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