Augustus Porter

Who was Augustus Porter?

Augustus Porter, along with his brother Peter Buell Porter, purchased the land near Niagara Falls, United States at a public auction in order to open a grist mill and tannery around 1805. Later, around 1847, the brothers attempted to interest investors to develop power from the water drop of the falls by developing a "hydraulic raceway" for both power and transportation.

Augustus was the first Judge in Niagara County, first Postmaster of Niagara Falls, and a surveyor for the Holland Land Company.

The First Presbyterian Manse was built by or for his daughter Lavinia. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.