Portersville, West Virginia

Portersville is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1]

History

A post office called Portersville was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1950.[2] The community was named after David Porter, the original owner of the town site.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Portersville, West Virginia
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  3. ^ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 501.

38°20′07″N 82°07′50″W / 38.33528°N 82.13056°W / 38.33528; -82.13056


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