Dr. Portis Shares Personal History of Huntingdon’s Oldest Home

By Joel Washburn, washburn@mckenziebanner.com • September 16, 2026

web-historical-portis-IMG_0471 — Dr. Scott Portis with friend Carolyn Espey review some of the historical news articles concerning the Townes house in Huntingdon.

HUNTINGDON (September 16) — The Hal Holbrook Theater inside the Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center was filled with history enthusiasts recently as retired physician Dr. Scott Portis took the stage to address the Huntingdon Historical Society. In a presentation that blended…

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