The City of La Porte, Indiana was founded in 1832 and is located in the geographic center
of La Porte County. Today with a population of about 22,000 residents, it is the county's second largest city. Being the county seat, the county offices are located in the historic 1894 Courthouse on Lincolnway
Avenue. There are many more examples of historic architecture along maple
tree-lined Michigan & Indiana Avenues which visitors can experience with self-guided walking tours. The name
La Porte is French for "the door." Find out why, along with other historical information on the
History Page.
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» See new curbside Recycling Program info and pick-up schedules for the
City of La Porte
»
Request for Consideration to Serve on City Committees,
Commissions and Boards
» "Healthy Communities of La Porte County" - Helping Services
Database
» Street light gone out? New service
available. Report the problem
here!
» $$$ UEZ 2007 Tax Year forms are
now available on the Urban Enterprise
Zone page
» Feeling Creative? Check out the current Park Department Programs &
Activities . . .
» Annual Spring Clean-Up
information