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Home to the Indiana Dunes
National Lakeshore, the Town of Porter has enjoyed a truly
diverse history. Beginning with Joseph Bailey’s arrival in
1822 to set up fur trading along the Little Calumet River,
railroads, a race track, a mineral spa, and brick factories
have all played a part in the ever changing face of the Town.
Originating in 1858 the, Town has had many different names (Bailytown,
Old Porter, Hageman). In 1908 it was incorporated under the
name of Porter. Today, with a population of 4,972, they enjoy
a diverse mix of both people and businesses. The old Downtown
area boasts several restaurants and quaint residential
neighborhood, while the corridor along U.S. Highway 20 is home
to several manufacturing and service industries. The Town has
seen a great surge in new residential subdivisions, indicating
that Porter is a great place to live and raise a family. They
are also one of the few communities who still own beachfront
property along Lake Michigan. Porter is proud of their park
system, including their Millennium Gazebo and Hawthorne Park
Community Building, which houses a Senior Citizen Nutrition
site during the weekdays, and is available for rentals at
night and on weekends. This growing community looks forward to
a bright and exciting future while still maintaining their
small town feel.
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