Boone Grove, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Boone Grove is an unincorporated
rural community in Porter County, Indiana
, southwest of the larger town of Valparaiso
, which is actually a city.
The town saw its greatest growth between 1890 and 1910. The Modern Woodmen of America
Lodge (1908) at the corner of Main Street and County 350 West is a reminder of this period. The Porter Township
High School was constructed in 1931 on Main Street at Lucretia Street. Although significantly changed with additions, it remains the township's elementary and middle school.
is not located in the small town of Boone Grove, but in the town of Valparaiso, Indiana
, although 5½ miles outside of that city. 260 S 500 W is the school's address. The old high school (which is now one of the elementary schools, Boone Grove Elementary, and the middle school) is still located in Boone Grove next to a sheep farm. The track and field team for the high school still practices behind the middle school (the old high school). The baseball and softball teams each have a field at the high school; however, there are more fields at the middle school (the old high school) by the track. There are only four tennis courts at the high school, and none at the middle school.
The Boone Grove school mascot is a Wolf; the sports teams at Boone Grove High School are nicknamed the "Wolves".
The current Boone Grove Middle School has a mixture of children from the Boone Grove Elementary School and the nearby Porter Lakes Elementary School located on 725 West in Hebron
.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
rural community in Porter County, Indiana
Porter County, Indiana
Porter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 164,343. Much of the population growth has to do with the expansion of the Chicago Metropolitan Area eastward into Indiana. The county seat is Valparaiso...
, southwest of the larger town of Valparaiso
Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso is a city in and the county seat of Porter County, Indiana, United States. The population was 31,730 at the 2010 census, making it the 2nd largest city in Porter County.-History:...
, which is actually a city.
History
Boone Grove originated as the Boone Grove Post Office in 1843, about 1½ miles north and east of its current location. In 1881-82, the Chicago and Erie Railroad was built through the township and the post office moved to the current location of Boone Grove.The town saw its greatest growth between 1890 and 1910. The Modern Woodmen of America
Modern Woodmen of America
Modern Woodmen of America is the third-largest fraternal benefit society, with more than 750,000 members. Total assets passed US $9 billion in 2009.-Financial Standing/Rating:...
Lodge (1908) at the corner of Main Street and County 350 West is a reminder of this period. The Porter Township
Porter Township, Porter County, Indiana
Porter Township is one of twelve townships in Porter County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 8,459.-Cities and Towns:The township has no incorporated communiies. Boone Grove , located on the southern boundary of the township continues to be an important community.-Education:The...
High School was constructed in 1931 on Main Street at Lucretia Street. Although significantly changed with additions, it remains the township's elementary and middle school.
Schools
The actual Boone Grove High SchoolBoone Grove High School
Boone Grove High School is a four-star school located in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States.-Overview:Boone Grove High School includes grades 9-12. In 1913, the first 4-year commissioned high school was built in Boone Grove. The current Boone Grove High School opened in 1995 and is located at 260...
is not located in the small town of Boone Grove, but in the town of Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso is a city in and the county seat of Porter County, Indiana, United States. The population was 31,730 at the 2010 census, making it the 2nd largest city in Porter County.-History:...
, although 5½ miles outside of that city. 260 S 500 W is the school's address. The old high school (which is now one of the elementary schools, Boone Grove Elementary, and the middle school) is still located in Boone Grove next to a sheep farm. The track and field team for the high school still practices behind the middle school (the old high school). The baseball and softball teams each have a field at the high school; however, there are more fields at the middle school (the old high school) by the track. There are only four tennis courts at the high school, and none at the middle school.
The Boone Grove school mascot is a Wolf; the sports teams at Boone Grove High School are nicknamed the "Wolves".
The current Boone Grove Middle School has a mixture of children from the Boone Grove Elementary School and the nearby Porter Lakes Elementary School located on 725 West in Hebron
Hebron, Indiana
Hebron is a town in Boone Township, Porter County, Indiana, United States. The population was 3,724 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hebron is located at ....
.