Jumping Branch, West Virginia facts for kids
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Jumping Branch, West Virginia
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Jumping Branch West Virginia Post Office
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 Jumping Branch, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Jumping Branch, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Summers |
| Elevation | 2,297 ft (700 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25969
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1541044 |
Jumping Branch is an unincorporated community in Summers County, West Virginia, United States, located west of Hinton. The name Jumping Branch originated as settlers had to cross a stream to enter the area by crossing over a fallen tree before it was bridged. The Lilly Crews cemetery is located there as well. Jumping Branch has a post office with ZIP code 25969.
A portion of the Giles-Fayette and Kanawha Turnpike ran through Jumping Branch. The route is unverifiable.
Notable people
- Armistead Abraham Lilly, lawyer, businessman, and politician, was born in Jumping Branch.
- Jack Whittaker, 2002 Powerball lottery winner, was born in Jumping Branch.
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