Porter, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Porter is a small place in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger county or township.

History of Porter

Early Days and the Post Office

The community of Porter got its own post office a long time ago, in 1850. A post office is where people send and receive mail. This post office served the people of Porter for many years. It stayed open until 1973.

Naming Porter Township

Porter is located within a larger area called Porter Township. This township was named after a famous person: Commodore David Porter. He was an important naval officer. He served in the United States Navy during the early 1800s.