Information on Chesterton, Porter County
The Town of Chesterton is located in the state of Indiana, in Porter County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Chesterton Town HALL, Porter County
| Chesterton Town Hall's address | Chesterton Chesterton Municipal Building 726 Broadway Chesterton, IN 46304 United States | |
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| Phone number of Chesterton Town Hall | +1 219-926-1641 | |
| Chesterton, IN email | Loading... | |
| Chesterton official website | chestertonin.org | |
| Mayor of Chesterton | Rick Walding | |
| Porter County, Indiana: Vital Records | Chesterton vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Indiana birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Chesterton
What county is Chesterton IN in?Chesterton, IN is located in Porter County |
Where is Chesterton, Indiana ?Chesterton lies in Porter County, in the northwestern part of the United States. It is situated in the state of Indiana, near the southern shore of Lake Michigan. The town is approximately 45 miles southeast of Chicago, Illinois, and is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes National Park. |
Chesterton administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter - other counties in Indiana |
Demography of Chesterton
| Name of Chesterton inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 11 570 inhabitants | 66 / 2 648 | ||
| Population density in Chesterton | 1 247,0 pop/sq mi (481,5 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Chesterton, IN
This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Chesterton, IN
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| PORTAGE POST OFFICE | 2701 WILLOWCREEK ROAD | 2197626571 |
| VALPARAISO POST OFFICE | 2700 VALPARAISO STREET | 2194622180 |
| MICHIGAN CITY POST OFFICE | 303 WASHINGTON STREET | 2198729163 |
| HOBART POST OFFICE | 221 MAIN ST. | 2199422721 |
| GARY MAIN POST OFFICE | 1499 MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE | 2198868000 |
| TOWN OF MERRILLVILLE CLERK - TREASURERS OFFICE | 7820 BROADWAY | 2197693501 |
| MERRILLVILLE POST OFFICE | 303 W. 80TH PLACE | 2197692155 |
| LA PORTE POST OFFICE | 1201 LINCOLNWAY | 2193629514 |
| CROWN POINT POST OFFICE | 128 S. EAST ST. | 2196631510 |
| GRIFFITH POST OFFICE | 900 N. BROAD ST. | 2198384140 |
| EAST CHICAGO POST OFFICE | 901 EAST CHICAGO AVE. | 2193972415 |
| NEW BUFFALO POST OFFICE | 325 W BUFFALO STREET | 2694693200 |
| HIGHLAND BRANCH POST OFFICE | 8500 KENNEDY AVE. | 2198381248 |
| SCHERERVILLE POST OFFICE | 1200 EAGLE RIDGE DR. | 2193224601 |
| WHITING POST OFFICE | 1501 119TH ST. | 2196590593 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Chesterton
There are 9 bank branches in Chesterton.
Centier Bank is the most popular bank in Chesterton with 3 branch offices, followed by BMO Harris Bank National Association with 1 branch offices and then Horizon Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Chesterton:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Centier Bank | 3 | Limited Service Facility Office |
| BMO Harris Bank National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Horizon Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| 1st Source Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Fifth Third Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First State Bank of Porter | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Chesterton administrative numbers
| Chesterton Town code | 1812412 |
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| Chesterton Town postcode | 46304 (3 other communities with the same postcode) |
Transportation modes in Chesterton
| Airport | Porter County Regional Airport 10.4 miles Michigan City Municipal Airport 14 miles Gary/Chicago International Airport 18.5 miles |
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Chesterton territory
| Chesterton area | 9,28 sq mi (24,03 km²) |
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| Chesterton altitude | 643 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 41.5998 Longitude: -87.055 Latitude: 41° 35' 59'' North Longitude: 87° 3' 18'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Chesterton | Currently, the town Chesterton isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Chesterton |
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| Natural parks | Chesterton isn't part of a natural park |
What is Chesterton close to?
| Nearby cities include: Porter, Burns Harbor, Dune Acres and Portage | ||
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| Porter | Porter | Beverly Shores |
| Porter |  | Beverly Shores |
| Portage | Portage | Valparaiso |
| Porter 2.4 miles | Burns Harbor 3.8 miles | Dune Acres 4 miles |
| Portage 6.4 miles | Ogden Dunes 7.4 miles | Beverly Shores 7.4 miles |
| Town of Pines 8.1 miles | Valparaiso 8.3 miles | Westville 8.8 miles |
| Lake Station 10.4 miles | New Chicago 11.6 miles | Michigan City 12.1 miles |
| Trail Creek 12.3 miles | Pottawattamie Park 12.8 miles | Hobart 12.9 miles |
| Long Beach 14.2 miles | Wanatah 14.4 miles | Merrillville 16.2 miles |
| Michiana Shores 16.3 miles | Winfield 16.8 miles | Michiana 17 miles |
Distance between Chesterton and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1781 miles | Houston : 941 miles | Philadelphia : 633 miles |
| Phoenix : 1474 miles | San Antonio : 1057 miles | San Diego : 1755 miles |
| Dallas : 810 miles | San Jose : 1868 miles | Jacksonville : 835 miles |
| Indianapolis : 135 miles closest | San Francisco : 1921 miles | Austin : 983 miles |
| Columbus : 241 miles | Fort Worth : 832 miles | Charlotte : 556 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Chesterton, IN
Elementary schools in Chesterton
Bailly Elementary School
District of Duneland School CorporationLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 419
Brummitt Elementary School
District of Duneland School CorporationLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 333
Liberty Elementary School
District of Duneland School CorporationLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 499
Middle schools in Chesterton
Chesterton Middle School
District of Duneland School CorporationLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 984
Liberty Intermediate School
District of Duneland School CorporationLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 6
Students : 355
Westchester Intermediate School
District of Duneland School CorporationLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 6
Students : 538
High schools in Chesterton
Chesterton Senior High School
District of Duneland School CorporationLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2077
Private schools in Chesterton
Chesterton Montessori School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6Students : 108
St Patrick Elementary School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 286
Leisure and activities in Chesterton surrounding area
| Zoo | |
|---|---|
| Washington Park Zoo to Michigan City 11.7 miles | |
| Golf course | |
| Sand Creek Country Club | The Brassie Golf Club |
| Robbinhurst Golf Club to Valparaiso 5.1 miles | Valparaiso Country Club to Valparaiso 7 miles |
| Forest Park Municipal Golf Course to Valparaiso 7.8 miles | Mink Lake Golf Course & Park to Valparaiso 8.7 miles |
| Duck Creek Golf Course to Hobart 9.1 miles | The Course at Aberdeen to Valparaiso 9.5 miles |
| Cressmoor Country Club to Hobart 11.6 miles | Supervisors' Country Club to Hobart 11.7 miles |