Valparaiso: Looking Back, Moving Forward

by Lanette Mullins

Book Overview

The rich history of Valparaiso spans centuries. Originally home to the Potawatomi Indians, the area was a centralized meeting place for many Native American tribes.

The land was sold to the U.S. in 1832, and in 1836, Porter County was formed when the area was separated from LaPorte County. The new county was named in honor of Comdr. David Porter, who played a significant role in the War of 1812 at the Battle of Valparaiso, Chile. The...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738520462
• ISBN13: 9780738520469
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.7"