The City of La Porte, Indiana was founded in 1832 and is located in the geographic center  of La Porte County. Today with a population of about 22,000 residents, it is the county's second largest city. Being the county seat of La Porte County, the county offices are located in the historic 1894 Courthouse on Lincolnway Avenue. There are many more examples of historic architecture along maple tree-lined Michigan and Indiana Avenues which visitors can experience with self- guided walking tours. The name La Porte is French for "the door.

La Porte is embellished with many natural wonders, perhaps the best of which are the numerous lakes and beaches which add to it's beauty, enjoyment and appeal. Many area parks provide recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. Each July many people county wide and beyond, travel to the fairgrounds to attend the ever-popular La Porte County Fair. The week is filled with a variety of activities including 4-H competitions, arts and crafts, harness racing and performances by nationally known entertainers, just to name a few. The Maple City has the longest continuing 4th of July parade tradition in the state of Indiana. This mid-summer spectacle culminates in the evening with the always popular fireworks show at the fairgrounds. A source of much local pride is the La Porte Slicer High School baseball team which has won numerous state championships along with one national crown. The recent downtown beautification program has refurbished the area making traveling to work or casual strolling, a new-found pleasure. A wide variety of dining establishments populate the downtown area. For those who enjoy the links, La Porte has three popular golf courses. The Door Prairie Auto Museum, the La Porte County Historical Society and Museum, and the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra are just a few of the wide ranging activities that La Porte residents enjoy. There are several popular bed & breakfasts that travelers can take advantage of for short or extended stays. Vacation getaways are popular year-round depending on the season desired. But the fall season is particularly appealing with the crisp, clean air and the radiant colors of the ever-changing leaves set against the rich blues of the area lakes.

La Porte is in a convenient location: a half hour's drive to the east is South Bend and about an hour and a half to the west is Chicago and Lake Michigan. High school and adult students alike who wish to expand their educational experiences have a mere 20 minute drive to Purdue University North Central to the southwest. They can live and work in La Porte and still have access to a wide ranging college curricula.

Over the course of its 173 year history, La Porte has maintained strong connections to both the agricultural and the manufacturing industry. In the ever changing economic climate, La Porte has made a number of industry promoting resources available to existing and new businesses to promote their economic prosperity.