Washington Township, Porter County, Indiana

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

History

Settlers were present as early as 1834 in what was the unincorporated village of Coburg. A post office was established at Coburg in 1876, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906. The community was named after Cobourg, Ontario, the native home of an early settler. Coburg was a station and shipping point on the railroad.
Washington Township was organized in 1836.

Cities and towns

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

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.