Huntersville in Pocahontas County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Huntersville Jail / Presbyterian Church

Huntersville Jail Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 10, 2010

1. Huntersville Jail Side

Inscription. Huntersville JailHuntersville was the county seat of Pocahontas, 1821-1891. Jail was built about 1878 of white Medina sandstone and considered almost an escape-proof structure. It was used until county seat was moved to Marlinton in 1891.
Presbyterian ChurchThe Huntersville Presbyterian Church of the colonial style with balcony for slaves was built, 1854, and used by all denominations. Used as hospital and garrison for Confederate and Union troops. Masonic Hall added, 1896, as second story.

Erected 1963 by West Virginia Historic Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 38° 11.4′ N, 80° 1.062′ W. Marker is in Huntersville, West Virginia, in Pocahontas County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 39 and Beaver Creek Road (County Route 21), on the right when traveling east on State Highway 39. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marlinton WV 24954, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies. Huntersville (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tuscarora (Clinton) Sand (approx. 0.8 miles away); Camp Northwest (approx. 2.6 miles away); Marlinton: Heritage (approx. 4.7 miles away); Greenbrier Covered Bridge (approx. 4.8 miles away); Frank and Anna Hunter House (approx. 5 miles away); Welcome to Pocahontas County (approx. 5 miles away); Marlinton (approx. 5 miles away).

Presbyterian Church Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 10, 2010

2. Presbyterian Church Side

Huntersville Jail / Presbyterian Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 10, 2010

3. Huntersville Jail / Presbyterian Church Marker

Huntersville Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 10, 2010

4. Huntersville Presbyterian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 924 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 8, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.