Interested in a brief history of the City of Valparaiso? Would you like to know the original name of the city and why it was changed to Valparaiso and when?

Then click here to find out more....

Interested in the history of Valparaiso, Center Township and how the history of the City of Valparaiso fits into that history? Then click here to read about the township during the occasion of First Centennial of Porter County in 1936 (PDF file).

We have the brochure from the Valparaiso Centennial - 1866 to 1966.

Click here to view some interesting photographs and history of the city from 40 to over 100 years ago.

Valparaiso has received one of the original markers for the Lincoln Highway (now Lincolnway), which used to be posted every mile across the country. Until yesterday, there were only 7 known markers left in Indiana. Now, Valpo has the 8th. Click here to view a VIDEO of the 1928 LHA MARKER and some of the history behind it.

Ever wondered about the history of the city flag and why the flag was designed with its various depictions of the city?

Then click here to find out more about the meaning behind each image depicted on the city flag....

Ever wondered who John N. Skinner was? William F. Spooner? Charles L. Bartholomew? These gentlemen all share a common history - each was mayor of the City of Valparaiso.

Click here to find out who was Mayor during the city's history.

We have various maps and layouts of the city of Valparaiso from its inception through to today.

Click here to view these interesting maps to learn more about Valparaiso's growth, old street names, etc.