Mill Creek, Indiana facts for kids

Mill Creek is a small community located in northern LaPorte County, Indiana, in the United States. It's what's called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council, but it's still part of the larger county.

You can find Mill Creek along a road called CR875E, just east of the city of La Porte. La Porte is the county seat of LaPorte County, which means it's where the main government offices for the county are located.

Even though Mill Creek doesn't have its own city government, it does have its own post office! It has a special ZIP code of 46365. Interestingly, you can even reach Mill Creek from a place called Upper Fish Lake. A small, shallow stream connects to the lake and passes under a railroad bridge near the community. Despite its name, Mill Creek is actually a community, not a real flowing creek or river.

How Mill Creek Started

The history of Mill Creek goes back a long time. In 1834, a special map called a plat was officially recorded for the area. A plat is like a detailed drawing or map that shows how land is divided into lots or sections. This map helped organize the community as it began to grow.

Later, in 1875, the Mill Creek post office officially opened. This was an important step for the community, making it easier for people to send and receive mail.