Porter Township, Dickey County, North Dakota

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Porter Township is a township in Dickey County, in the U.S. state of North Dakota. [1]

History

Porter Township was named in honor of three pioneer settlers: brothers Benjamin, Charles, and Oscar Porter. [2]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Porter Township, Dickey County, North Dakota
  2. "Dickey County in pioneer days". The Oakes Times. July 6, 2006. p. B4. Retrieved October 15, 2015.

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