Willow Creek is a neighborhood in the city of Portage, Indiana in Porter County.[2][3] It is the location of the junction of the Garrett Subdivision, Porter Subdivision, and Barr Subdivision, all sections of the CSX Railroad.[citation needed]
History
Willow Creek is the site of the Willow Creek Confrontation. According to a marker placed by the Indiana Historical Bureau, this occurred when the Michigan Central Railroad refused to allow a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line to cross its tracks. The Michigan Central briefly defied court orders and the state militia, but eventually a crossing was built at Willow Creek Station.[4][5]
References
- ^ "Feature Detail Report for: Willow Creek". Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). United States Geographical Survey. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- ^ "Welcome to Willow Creek ..." Roadside Thoughts. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- ^ "Willow Creek (in Porter County, IN) Populated Place Profile". US Home Town Locator. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- ^ "Willow Creek Confrontation". Indiana Historical Bureau - Historical Markers. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- ^ McPherson, Alan J. (2007). Journeys To The Past: A Traveler's Guide to Indiana State Historical Markers. AuthorHouse. p. 180. ISBN 978-1434316448. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
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