Portageville

History

A post office has been in operation in Portageville since 1873. The city's name comes from the nearby Portage Bayou. From 1935 to 1936, Portageville was the home of the Portageville Pirates, who were part of the Kitty League. According to one source, "In 1935, the Portageville Pirates are awarded the second-half title after the Jackson Generals and Union City Greyhounds are disqualified for having too many class players on their rosters." In 1936, the Pirates relocated to Owensboro, Kentucky.

Geography

Portageville is primarily located in New Madrid County. It is situated along U.S. Route 61 and Missouri Route 162, which briefly merge as they pass through the city. Interstate 55 runs through the eastern part of Portageville, which is located approximately west of the Mississippi River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of which is land. The climate of Portageville is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Portageville has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa).

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