title: Center Township, Porter County, Indiana
text: # Center Township, Porter County, Indiana
  
  Center Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 43,267.
  
  ## History
  
  Center Township was organized in 1836, and named for its location at the geographic center of Porter County.
  
  ## Cities and towns
  
  The largest community in the township is Valparaiso.
  
  ## Education
  
  Center Township is served by the Valparaiso Community Schools. Their high school is Valparaiso High School.
  
  Valparaiso is also the home of Valparaiso University.
  
  