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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Portersville, Ohio

Portersville is an unincorporated community in Perry County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. The town borders neighboring Morgan County and is in Bearfield Township.

History

Portersville was laid out in 1848 by John Porter, and named for him. A post office called Portersville was established in 1849, and remained in operation until 1941.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Portersville
  2. ^ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 113.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Portersville Post Office (historical)

39°40′29″N 82°01′52″W / 39.67472°N 82.03111°W / 39.67472; -82.03111