Porter, Missouri Explained

Porter is an unincorporated community in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

Porter was founded in the early 20th century, taking its name from the Porter family, original owners of the town site.[1]

References

36.9803°N -89.4775°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scott County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071919/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_scott.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. December 24, 2016.