for its proximity to Indiana Dunes State Park and for its railroad heritage.

Porter was the southern terminus for the Chicago and West Michigan Railway.

[10] The Joseph Bailly Homestead is located in Indiana Dunes National Park on Howe Road, just north of U.S. 20.

He had been a fur trader on Lake Michigan for nearly 30 years when he set up his family home along the Little Calumet River.

He brought his family to this Swedish community in 1869, purchasing 80 acres (32 ha) from the Bailly descendants.

The Augsburg Swedish Lutheran Church and Cemetery are located on Beam Street, west of town.

[12] In addition to the Joseph Bailly Homestead, the Good Fellow Club Youth Camp and Porter Town Hall are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.