History
| Purdue University North Central was established via the 1967 merger of: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| • | Purdue University Laporte Extension | Established | 1948 |
| Location | LaPorte, IN USA | ||
| • | Purdue University Michigan City Extension | Established | 1949 |
| Location | Michigan City, IN USA | ||
Purdue University North Central's first permanent site in which classes were offered was in John H. Barker's former mansion in 1948 at Michigan City, Indiana, which was donated by his daughter, Catherine Barker Hickox. Purdue University North Central first opened for classes at its current site in 1967 after having started offering classes in LaPorte, Indiana during 1948 and in Michigan City, Indiana during 1949.
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