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Patrick Porter (1737-1805)

Veterans Memorial Hwy, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 36° 49' 38.840664", -82° 28' 7.94748"
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Patrick Porter was among the early pioneer settlers in present Scott County. Nearby on Fall Creek is the site of Porter's Mill, built by Porter in 1774, the earliest licensed mill on waters of the Clinch River. Porter is also credited with the erection of a fort house in the same year to protect residents from Indian attacks. His son Samuel travelled with Daniel Boone to Kentucky in 1773 and in 1778 answered Boone's request for assistance in defending Boonesborough.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
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