National Register of Historic Places

Porter, Walter C., Farm

Porter, Walter C., Farm is a historic place in Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000819.

Terrell, Kaufman County, TexasListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000819★ National Historic Landmark

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What is Porter, Walter C., Farm?

The Porter Farm, also known as Walter C. Porter Farm, is a historic farm property near Terrell in Kaufman County in the U.S. state of Texas. Porter Farm was the site of the first cooperative farm demonstration, organized in 1903 by Dr. Seaman A. Knapp. The project successfully demonstrated methods to expand crop production. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Extension Service developed from this foundational project.

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Name: Porter, Walter C., Farm
City: Terrell
County: Kaufman County
State: Texas
Listed on the National Register: October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number: 66000819
Resource type: site
National Historic Landmark: Yes
Coordinates: 32.77918, -96.27479

When was Porter, Walter C., Farm listed on the National Register?

Porter, Walter C., Farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Porter, Walter C., Farm located?

Porter, Walter C., Farm is located in Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas at approximately 32.77918, -96.27479. See the map above.

Is Porter, Walter C., Farm a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Porter, Walter C., Farm is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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