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]
Willow Creek, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 41°35′9.6″N 87°10′58.8″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| Township | Portage |
| City | Portage |
| Named for | Willow Creek (stream)[1] |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 46368 |
| Area code(s) | 219 |
| GNIS feature ID | 446099 |
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]