Willow Creek, Indiana
Willow Creek is a neighborhood in the city of Portage, Indiana in Porter County.[2][3] It is the location of the junction of the Garrett Subdivision, Porter Subdivision, and Barr Subdivision, all sections of the CSX Railroad.
Willow Creek, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 41°35′9.6″N 87°10′58.8″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| Township | Portage |
| City | Portage |
| Named for | Willow Creek (stream)[1] |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 46368 |
| Area code(s) | 219 |
| GNIS feature ID | 446099 |
History
Willow Creek is the site of the Willow Creek Confrontation. According to a marker placed by the Indiana Historical Bureau, this occurred when the Michigan Central Railroad refused to allow a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line to cross its tracks. The Michigan Central briefly defied court orders and the state militia, but eventually a crossing was built at Willow Creek Station.[4][5]
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References
- "Feature Detail Report for: Willow Creek". Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). United States Geographical Survey. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- "Welcome to Willow Creek ..." Roadside Thoughts. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- "Willow Creek (in Porter County, IN) Populated Place Profile". US Home Town Locator. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- "Willow Creek Confrontation". Indiana Historical Bureau - Historical Markers. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- McPherson, Alan J. (2007). Journeys To The Past: A Traveler's Guide to Indiana State Historical Markers. AuthorHouse. p. 180. ISBN 978-1434316448. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
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