Porter is an unincorporated community in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

Porter was founded in the early 20th century, taking its name from the Porter family, original owners of the town site.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Porter, Missouri
  2. "Scott County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 24, 2016.

36°58′49″N 89°28′39″W / 36.98028°N 89.47750°W / 36.98028; -89.47750


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