Huntersville, West Virginia facts for kids
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Huntersville
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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 Huntersville
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pocahontas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.131 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.131 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 73 |
| • Density | 64.5/sq mi (24.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Huntersville is a small community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, nestled in the Alleghany Mountains. It is called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for gathering population data.
In 2010, about 73 people lived in Huntersville. You can find it about six miles east of Marlinton and four miles west of Minnehaha Springs.
Huntersville got its name because it was a popular meeting spot for trappers and hunters. They would come here to trade animal furs for supplies. For a while, Huntersville was even the main town, or county seat, for Pocahontas County. But in 1891, people voted to move the county seat to Marlinton instead. Today, a local newspaper called The Pocahontas Times is still shared in the area.
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Outdoor Fun in Huntersville
Huntersville is a great place for outdoor activities, especially if you love fishing and hunting!
Fishing Adventures
Right near Huntersville, you'll find Knapps Creek. This creek is a fantastic spot for fishing. You can catch different kinds of fish like trout, bass, and sun perch. There are also hidden streams nearby where you might find native brook trout.
Hunting Traditions
Hunting is a very old tradition that continues to be important in Huntersville. The town is next to huge areas of the Monongahela National Forest. This large forest provides many opportunities for hunting and exploring nature.
Historic Huntersville Presbyterian Church
The Huntersville Presbyterian Church is an important building in the community. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This means it's recognized as a special place with historical value.
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