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, 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 & Indiana Avenues which visitors can experience with self-guided walking tours. The name La Porte is French for "the door."