Winfield Township, Lake County, Indiana

Winfield Township is one of eleven townships in Lake County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 10,054 and it contained 3,576 housing units.

History
Winfield Township was established in 1843, and named for Winfield Scott.

The John Ross Farm was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 25.06 sqmi, of which 24.74 sqmi (or 98.72%) is land and 0.32 sqmi (or 1.28%) is water.

Education
Winfield Township residents are eligible to obtain a free library card from the Crown Point Community Public Library in Crown Point or Winfield.

Winfield Township, along with Center Township, is served by the Crown Point Community School Corporation which includes Crown Point High School.