The History of Porter's
Porter’s Liniment Salve
Founded in 1871 in Piqua, Ohio, Porter’s continues to run as a small business with a big imprint. We ship throughout the United States and Canada.
Our Story
Founded in 1871 and reformulated in 1916, Porter’s has a long history of happy customers.
Not highly advertised other than by word-of-mouth, the product has gained attention throughout the United States, Canada, and many countries abroad. Known for its healing powers, Porter’s Liniment Salve, gets new customers by recommendations of satisfied users.
1871
The George H Rundle Company was founded in 1871 in Piqua, Ohio where they produced the original Liquid Porter’s Pain King Liniment.
During the prohibition, The Rundle Company was forced to discontinue their original formula due to the alcohol content in the liquid liniment. For many year’s Porter’s continued to be marketed in Canada as Rundle’s Salve.
1916
Market demand brought about the creation of Porter’s Pain King Salve in 1916. The salve formula was based on the original liquid version; but the solid form required no alcohol which allowed sales to continue during the prohibition. Rumor has it that the Rundle Company was so confident in the product that they would only accept payment from satisfied customers!
1969
The name was eventually changed to Porter’s Liniment Salve. The George H Rundle Company went out of business in 1969. At that time W.E Roecker moved the salve production to Covington, Ohio where the Roecker family continued to produce the original formula for 52 years.
2021
The operation was moved to Mechanicsburg, Ohio where the next generation continues the 105-year tradition.
