Portage in Porter County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Reverend Joseph E. Till
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, February 13, 2026
1. Reverend Joseph E. Till Marker
Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church
First parish founded in the Diocese of Gary
Born: February 25, 1919 in Fort Wayne, IN
Ordained Priest: June 15, 1946
Died: April 30, 2005
Pastor of Nativity of Our Savior Parish
July 1, 1964 until May 28, 1969
A kind and gentle Priest who proclaimed the Word and Pastorally ministered to the people of God in Portage, Indiana
Faithful Friar for the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Fr. Sorin Assembly, and a member for 50 years.
Erected by Fr. Sorin Assembly of the Knights of Columbus.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is February 25, 1919.
Location. 41° 34.02′ N, 87° 10.869′ W. Marker is in Portage, Indiana, in Porter County. It can be reached from Willowcreek Road south of Sunrise Avenue, on the right when traveling north. This marker is located to the right of the entrance of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2949 Willowcreek Rd, Portage IN 46368, United States
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana and specifically on the Indiana Dunes and Lake Michigan Shore. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Reverend Carl F. Mengeling S.T.D. (here, next to this marker); Willow Creek Confrontation (approx. 1½ miles away); In Memoriam (approx. 3.2 miles away); Potawatomi Trail (approx. 3.8 miles away); Ogden Dunes Ski Jump (approx. 3.8 miles away); Why is it Called Dianas Dune? (approx. 4 miles away); Diana (Alice) in Duneland 1915-1925 (approx. 4.1 miles away); Legacy of Steel (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portage.
Also see . . . Nativity of Our Savior Parish. Official website (Submitted on February 14, 2026, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana.)
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, February 13, 2026
2. Reverend Joseph E. Till Marker in context
The marker is the plaque to the right of the bench. The Reverend Carl F. Mengeling S.T.D. marker is above the bench.
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, February 13, 2026
3. Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church
The marker is located under the porte-cochθre on the right side.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2026, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 13, 2026, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. 3. submitted on February 14, 2026, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
