Porter Crossroads is an

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in Porter Township,

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, in the

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History

A post office was established at Porter Crossroads in 1844, and remained in operation until 1873. Porter was the name of an early postmaster.

Geography

Porter Crossroads is located at .

References

Unincorporated communities in Porter County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{PorterCountyIN-geo-stub