Ora Frances Porter

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Ora Porter, the first registered nurse in Bowling Green, as a young woman.
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By Kate Sowada and Christopher Beebout
Historical Marker #2149 recognizes Ora Frances Porter, an influential figure in Bowling Green’s African-American community, who was among the earliest registered nurses in Kentucky. Born in Butler…