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Our Genealogy Helper

Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Porter (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Porter. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Porter is located in Scott County.

To see how the shape of Kentucky's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Scott County: Bourbon, Fayette, Franklin, Grant, Harrison, Owen & Woodford.

Below are the counties that are near Porter. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Porter:

  • Scott County     (The home county of Porter)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Porter, with the one closest to Porter listed first.
    • Josephine
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Josephine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Josephine
      • Josephine is located in Scott County
    • Biddle
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Biddle
      • Biddle is located in Scott County
    • Double Culvert
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Double Culvert have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Double Culvert
      • Double Culvert is located in Scott County
    • Sadieville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sadieville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sadieville
      • Sadieville is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 371 people
    • Longlick
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longlick
      • Longlick is located in Scott County
    • Stonewall
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonewall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonewall
      • Stonewall is located in Scott County
    • Mallard Point
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mallard Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mallard Point
      • Mallard Point is located in Scott County
    • Skinnersburg
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skinnersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skinnersburg
      • Skinnersburg is located in Scott County
    • Turkey Foot
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Foot have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Foot
      • Turkey Foot is located in Scott County
    • Suterville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suterville
      • Suterville is located in Scott County
    • Moon Lake Estates
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moon Lake Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moon Lake Estates
      • Moon Lake Estates is located in Scott County
    • Minorsville
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minorsville
      • Minorsville is located in Scott County
  • Anderson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Porter, with the one closest to Porter listed first.
    • Alton Station
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alton Station
      • Alton Station is located in Anderson County
    • Tyrone
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tyrone
      • Tyrone is located in Anderson County
    • Avenstoke
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avenstoke
      • Avenstoke is located in Anderson County
    • Lawrenceburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawrenceburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrenceburg
      • Lawrenceburg is located in Anderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,529 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lawrenceburg <2>
  • Bath County
    • Hooktown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hooktown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hooktown
      • Hooktown is located in Bath County
  • Boone County
    • Verona
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verona
      • Verona is located in Boone County
  • Bourbon County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Porter, with the one closest to Porter listed first.
    • Kiserton
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kiserton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kiserton
      • Kiserton is located in Bourbon County
    • Shawhan
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shawhan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shawhan
      • Shawhan is located in Bourbon County
    • Paris
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris
      • Paris is located in Bourbon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,719 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paris <2>
    • Millersburg
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millersburg
      • Millersburg is located in Bourbon County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 785 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Millersburg <2>
    • Stony Point
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Point
      • Stony Point is located in Bourbon County
    • Austerlitz
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Austerlitz
      • Austerlitz is located in Bourbon County
  • Boyd County
    • Rockdale
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
      • Rockdale is located in Boyd County
  • Bracken County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Porter, with the one closest to Porter listed first.
    • Milford
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milford
      • Milford is located in Bracken County
    • Neave
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Neave have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neave
      • Neave is located in Bracken County
  • Carroll County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Porter, with the one closest to Porter listed first.
    • Sanders
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sanders have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sanders
      • Sanders is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 236 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sanders <2>
    • Carson
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carson
      • Carson is located in Carroll County
    • Worthville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Worthville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worthville
      • Worthville is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 195 people
  • Clark County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Porter, with the one closest to Porter listed first.
    • Wyandotte
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wyandotte have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyandotte
      • Wyandotte is located in Clark County
    • Pine Grove
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Grove
      • Pine Grove is located in Clark County
  • Fayette County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Porter, with the one closest to Porter listed first.
    • Spindletop Estates
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spindletop Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spindletop Estates
      • Spindletop Estates is located in Fayette County
    • Loradale
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loradale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loradale
      • Loradale is located in Fayette County
    • Jimtown
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jimtown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jimtown
      • Jimtown is located in Fayette County
    • Bracktown
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bracktown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bracktown
      • Bracktown is located in Fayette County
    • Mattoxtown
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mattoxtown
      • Mattoxtown is located in Fayette County
    • Russell Cave
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Russell Cave have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russell Cave
      • Russell Cave is located in Fayette County
    • Elk Chester
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Chester have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Chester
      • Elk Chester is located in Fayette County
    • Muir
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Muir have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Muir
      • Muir is located in Fayette County
    • Colony
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony
      • Colony is located in Fayette County
    • Deep Springs
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deep Springs
      • Deep Springs is located in Fayette County
    • Lexington - Fayette
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lexington - Fayette
      • Lexington - Fayette is located in Fayette County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 324,735 people
    • Lexington
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
  • Franklin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Porter, with the one closest to Porter listed first.
    • Elmville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmville
      • Elmville is located in Franklin County
    • Swallowfield
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swallowfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swallowfield
      • Swallowfield is located in Franklin County
    • Woodlake
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlake
      • Woodlake is located in Franklin County
    • Forks of Elkhorn
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forks of Elkhorn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forks of Elkhorn
      • Forks of Elkhorn is located in Franklin County
    • Buttimer Hill
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Buttimer Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buttimer Hill
      • Buttimer Hill is located in Franklin County
    • Frankfort
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
  • Gallatin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Porter, with the one closest to Porter listed first.
    • Glencoe
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glencoe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glencoe
      • Glencoe is located in Gallatin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 365 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glencoe <2>
    • Sparta
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparta have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparta
      • Sparta is located in Gallatin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 273 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sparta <2>
  • Grant County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Porter, with the one closest to Porter listed first.
    • Corinth
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corinth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corinth
      • Corinth is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Corinth <2>
    • Blanchet
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blanchet have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blanchet
      • Blanchet is located in Grant County
    • Keefer
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keefer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keefer
      • Keefer is located in Grant County
    • Stringtown
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stringtown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stringtown
      • Stringtown is located in Grant County
    • Cordova
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cordova
      • Cordova is located in Grant County
    • Lawrenceville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawrenceville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrenceville
      • Lawrenceville is located in Grant County
    • Mason
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mason have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason
      • Mason is located in Grant County
    • Cherry Grove
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Grove
      • Cherry Grove is located in Grant County
    • Heekin
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heekin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heekin
      • Heekin is located in Grant County
    • Stewartsville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stewartsville
      • Stewartsville is located in Grant County
    • Williamstown
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamstown
      • Williamstown is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,939 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Williamstown <2>
    • Dry Ridge
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dry Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dry Ridge
      • Dry Ridge is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,207 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dry Ridge <2>
  • Harrison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Porter, with the one closest to Porter listed first.
    • Rutland
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rutland
      • Rutland is located in Harrison County
    • Renaker
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Renaker
      • Renaker is located in Harrison County
    • Berry
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berry have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berry
      • Berry is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 250 people
    • Cynthiana
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
    • Boyd
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boyd have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyd
      • Boyd is located in Harrison County
    • Oddville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oddville
      • Oddville is located in Harrison County
  • Henry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Porter, with the one closest to Porter listed first.
    • Lockport
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lockport
      • Lockport is located in Henry County
    • Franklinton
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklinton
      • Franklinton is located in Henry County
    • Bethlehem
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethlehem have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethlehem
      • Bethlehem is located in Henry County
    • Pleasureville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
    • Port Royal
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Royal have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Royal
      • Port Royal is located in Henry County
    • Eminence
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eminence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eminence
      • Eminence is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,566 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eminence <2>
    • New Castle
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Castle have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Castle
      • New Castle is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 930 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Castle <2>
  • Jefferson County
    • Portland
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Portland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portland
      • Portland is located in Jefferson County
  • Jessamine County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Porter, with the one closest to Porter listed first.
    • Brannon ‑ Historic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brannon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brannon
      • Brannon is located in Jessamine County
    • Dixon Town ‑ Historic
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixon Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixon Town
      • Dixon Town is located in Jessamine County
    • Keene
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
  • Kenton County
    • Fiskburg
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fiskburg
      • Fiskburg is located in Kenton County
  • Lawrence County
    • Castle ‑ Historic
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Castle. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle
      • Castle is located in Lawrence County
  • Owen County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Porter, with the one closest to Porter listed first.
    • Rockdale
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
      • Rockdale is located in Owen County
    • Natlee
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Natlee have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Natlee
      • Natlee is located in Owen County
    • New Columbus
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Columbus have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Columbus
      • New Columbus is located in Owen County
    • Fairbanks
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairbanks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairbanks
      • Fairbanks is located in Owen County
    • Beechwood
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beechwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechwood
      • Beechwood is located in Owen County
    • Harmony
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
      • Harmony is located in Owen County
    • Canby
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canby have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canby
      • Canby is located in Owen County
    • Breck
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breck have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breck
      • Breck is located in Owen County
    • Hesler
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hesler have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hesler
      • Hesler is located in Owen County
    • Hallam
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hallam have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallam
      • Hallam is located in Owen County
    • Needmore
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Needmore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Needmore
      • Needmore is located in Owen County
    • Monterey
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monterey
      • Monterey is located in Owen County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 136 people
  • Pendleton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Porter, with the one closest to Porter listed first.
    • Marcus
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marcus have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marcus
      • Marcus is located in Pendleton County
    • Doughton
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doughton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doughton
      • Doughton is located in Pendleton County
    • Locust Grove
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove
      • Locust Grove is located in Pendleton County
    • Morgan
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morgan have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morgan
      • Morgan is located in Pendleton County
    • Goforth
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goforth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goforth
      • Goforth is located in Pendleton County
    • Knoxville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knoxville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knoxville
      • Knoxville is located in Pendleton County
    • Hayes
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hayes have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayes
      • Hayes is located in Pendleton County
    • Four Oaks
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Oaks
      • Four Oaks is located in Pendleton County
    • McKinneysburg
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McKinneysburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKinneysburg
      • McKinneysburg is located in Pendleton County
    • Falmouth
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falmouth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falmouth
      • Falmouth is located in Pendleton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,086 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Falmouth <2>
    • Bachelors Rest
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bachelors Rest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bachelors Rest
      • Bachelors Rest is located in Pendleton County
    • Browning Corner
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Browning Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Browning Corner
      • Browning Corner is located in Pendleton County
  • Robertson County
    • Bratton
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bratton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bratton
      • Bratton is located in Robertson County
  • Shelby County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Porter, with the one closest to Porter listed first.
    • Bagdad
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
    • Consolation
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Consolation have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Consolation
      • Consolation is located in Shelby County
    • Christianburg
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christianburg
      • Christianburg is located in Shelby County
    • Clay Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clay Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clay Village
      • Clay Village is located in Shelby County
    • Waddy
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waddy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waddy
      • Waddy is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waddy <2>
  • Woodford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Porter, with the one closest to Porter listed first.
    • Davistown
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davistown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davistown
      • Davistown is located in Woodford County
    • Midway
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midway have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
      • Midway is located in Woodford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,915 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Midway <2>
    • Duckers
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duckers have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duckers
      • Duckers is located in Woodford County
    • Nugent Crossroads
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nugent Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nugent Crossroads
      • Nugent Crossroads is located in Woodford County
    • Wallace
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wallace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallace
      • Wallace is located in Woodford County
    • Faywood
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Faywood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faywood
      • Faywood is located in Woodford County
    • McKees Crossroads
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McKees Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKees Crossroads
      • McKees Crossroads is located in Woodford County
    • Millville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millville
      • Millville is located in Woodford County
    • Bonita
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonita have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonita
      • Bonita is located in Woodford County
    • Firmantown
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Firmantown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Firmantown
      • Firmantown is located in Woodford County
    • Pisgah
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pisgah have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pisgah
      • Pisgah is located in Woodford County
    • Clifton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Woodford County

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Porter, see our County-by-County Page for Porter.

Newspapers Published in Porter ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 72 newspapers that have been published in the area around Porter.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Porter, there are papers which were published within 19 miles [30.6 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Porter.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Porter:

Cemeteries Near Porter ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Porter.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Porter covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Porter, with the one closest to Porter listed first.

  • Hensley Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hensley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hensley Cemetery
  • Barnett Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Barnett Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Barnett Cemetery
  • K of P Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the K of P Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the K of P Cemetery
  • Robey Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Robey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Robey Cemetery
  • Davis Chapel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Davis Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Davis Chapel Cemetery
  • Gillespie Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gillespie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gillespie Cemetery
  • Caney Fork Baptist Church Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Caney Fork Baptist Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Caney Fork Baptist Church Cemetery
  • Minorsville Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Minorsville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Minorsville Cemetery
  • New Columbus Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
  • Zion Hill Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Zion Hill Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Zion Hill Church Cemetery
  • Pleasant View Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Scotch Glass Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Scotch Glass Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Scotch Glass Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2354790 <5>
  • Continue List   (280 more) ...
    • Hughes Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hughes Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hughes Cemetery
    • Vance Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for the Vance Cemetery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vance Cemetery
    • Hinton Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Porter had a post office and no railroad service.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Porter, with the one closest to Porter listed first.

  • Biddle
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Biddle
    • Biddle is located in Scott County
  • Josephine
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Josephine have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Josephine
    • Josephine is located in Scott County
  • Longlick
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longlick
    • Longlick is located in Scott County
  • Sadieville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sadieville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sadieville
    • Sadieville is located in Scott County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 371 people
  • Stonewall
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonewall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonewall
    • Stonewall is located in Scott County
  • Rockdale
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
    • Rockdale is located in Owen County
  • Skinnersburg
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skinnersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skinnersburg
    • Skinnersburg is located in Scott County
  • New Columbus
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Columbus have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Columbus
    • New Columbus is located in Owen County
  • Minorsville
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minorsville
    • Minorsville is located in Scott County
  • Muddy Ford
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Muddy Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Muddy Ford
    • Muddy Ford is located in Scott County
  • Davis
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davis have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis
    • Davis is located in Scott County
  • Beechwood
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beechwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechwood
    • Beechwood is located in Owen County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Harmony
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
      • Harmony is located in Owen County
    • Elmville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmville
      • Elmville is located in Franklin County
    • Stamping Ground
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stamping Ground
      • Stamping Ground is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 822 people

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Porter. See our List of 1890's Communities around Porter.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Porter. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Porter) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Porter. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.3821, Longitude: -84.6056       In this case, the coordinates for Porter have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<6>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Porter, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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