Pine Township, Porter County, Indiana

Pine Township
Township

Ponds form between ridges and high points
Coordinates: 41°39′17″N 86°58′13″W / 41.65472°N 86.97028°W / 41.65472; -86.97028Coordinates: 41°39′17″N 86°58′13″W / 41.65472°N 86.97028°W / 41.65472; -86.97028
Country United States
State Indiana
County Porter
Government
 • Type Indiana township
Area
 • Total 29.06 sq mi (75.27 km2)
 • Land 26.79 sq mi (69.4 km2)
 • Water 2.27 sq mi (5.88 km2)
Elevation[1] 656 ft (200 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 2,709
 • Density 101.1/sq mi (39.03/km2)
FIPS code 18-59922[2]
GNIS feature ID 453739

Pine Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,709.[3]

History

Pine Township was organized in 1853, and named for the abundance of pine trees within its borders.[4]

The Weller House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[5]

Cities and towns

Pine Township includes the communities of Beverly Shores and Town of Pines.[6]

Education

The township is served by the Michigan City Area Schools. Its high school is Michigan City High School located in Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana.

Parks

Pine Township includes the eastern portion of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, including beaches in the town of Beverly Shores.

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Pine township, Porter County, Indiana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. 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. 159.
  5. ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  6. ↑ Porter County, Indiana Sesquicentennial, 150, 1836-1986
 Lake Michigan Michigan Township, LaPorte County
Westchester Township Coolspring Township, LaPorte County
   Pine Township  
Jackson Township New Durham Township, LaPorte County


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