Portersville, West Virginia Explained

Portersville is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.

History

A post office called Portersville was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1950.^[1] The community was named after David Porter, the original owner of the town site.^[2]

References

38.3353°N -82.1306°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 May 2016.
2. Book: Kenny, Hamill. West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. 1945. The Place Name Press. Piedmont, WV. 501.