What is the history of Valparaiso, Indiana?

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Established in 1836 as the county seat of Portersville, it was renamed to Valparaiso in 1837 after ValparaÃso, Chile, near which the county's namesake David Porter (naval officer)David Porter battled in the War of 1812. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valparaiso%2C_Indiana

Established in 1836 as the county seat of Portersville, it was renamed to Valparaiso in 1837 after ValparaÃso, Chile, near which the county's namesake David Porter (naval officer)David Porter battled in the War of 1812. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valparaiso%2C_Indiana

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