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Lake County, IndianaLake County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education
Etymology - Origin of County NameThis county's name references her northern boarder with Lake Michigan. Demographics:County QuickFacts: HistoryLake County was formally organized February 15, 1837. From 1832 to 1836 the area that was to become Lake County was part of La Porte County. From 1836 to 1837 it was part of Porter County. It was named for its location on Lake Michigan
Lake County is divided into 10 Civil Townships as follows: Calumet, Cedar Creek, Center, Eagle Creek, Hanover, Hobart, North, Ross, St. John, West Creek and Winfield. GeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 626 square miles (1,622 kmē), of which 497
square miles (1,287 kmē) is land and 129 square miles (335 kmē) (20.65%) is water. Most of the county is fairly
flat. However, some hills and ridges do exist. There are many remnants of the ancient shorelines of Lake Michigan.
Hoosier Prairie, a portion of what once existed, has been preserved and restored. Neighboring Counties:
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