Fannie Porter
Fannie Porter was highly respected in the Wild West. She was a prostitute at a local brothel who was loyal to the criminals of the town. She kept secrets, hid her friends, and made sure that everyone got a meal that night.
Photos from The Wild West That Were Preserved Forever
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.