West Creek Township, Lake County, Indiana

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West Creek Township is one of eleven townships in Lake County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 7,676 and it contained 3,046 housing units.

History

West Creek Township was founded in 1839. It took its name from the westernmost of three large streams in the vicinity.

Geography

According to the 2020 census, the township has a total area of 62.07 sqmi, of which 61.96 sqmi (or 99.81%) is land and 0.12 sqmi (or 0.19%) is water. The township includes a small portion of the incorporated town of Lowell, as well as the town of Schneider.

Education

West Creek Township, along with Cedar Creek Township and Eagle Creek Township, is served by the Tri-Creek School Corporation which includes Lowell High School.

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