Porter Beach

History

Incorporated in 1908, Porter - of which Porter Beach is a part - is one of the few communities in Porter County that abuts the Southern shore of Lake Michigan.

First known as a "railroad town," Porter was soon identified with its thriving brickyards. In fact, many of the region's historic homes were built with Porter brick.

Today, Porter Beach, as this area of town near the lake is called, remains a quiet beachfront community. This is due in large part to Porter's contribution of 1,200 acres of land to the National Park Service to help form the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

Less developed than many of its neighboring communities, Porter Beach offers residents a wide mix of homes, from older beach cottages to newer post-modern homes, while its informal feel captures the charm of the Dunes of yore.