Chesterton, Railroad town in Porter County, Indiana, United States.
Chesterton extends across Westchester, Jackson, and Liberty townships, with a population of 14,241 residents according to the 2020 census records.
The settlement began in 1833 as Coffee Creek, underwent several name changes, and received its current name in 1870 before incorporating in 1899.
The town maintains strong connections to arts through local galleries, while supporting multiple elementary schools and a high school with its own radio station.
The South Shore Line railway connects Chesterton to Chicago, while the V-Line Orange Line provides transportation services to Valparaiso University.
The location experienced the first proven case of aircraft sabotage in United States history during a notable crash incident in 1933.
Location: Porter County
Inception: 1899
Elevation above the sea: 195 m
Website: http://www.chestertonin.org/
Website: http://chestertonin.org
GPS coordinates: 41.61056,-87.06417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
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