Yellow Spring, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yellow Spring, West Virginia
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Kenneth Seldon Bridge on the Cacapon River at Yellow Spring
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 Yellow Spring, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Yellow Spring, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hampshire |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26865
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1556037 |
Yellow Spring is a small, quiet community in Hampshire County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger county, not a separate city or town with its own local government.
In the year 2000, about 296 people lived in Yellow Spring. The community gets its name from a special "Yellow Spring" located nearby on the Cacapon River. You can find Yellow Spring where two roads meet: West Virginia Route 259 and Cacapon River Road (also known as West Virginia Secondary Route 14). Sometimes, people might mistakenly call it "Yellowspring" or "Yellow Springs."
Exploring Yellow Spring's History
Yellow Spring is home to a few important places that tell us about its past. These are called historic sites. They help us remember the people and events that shaped the community long ago.
Famous Historic Buildings
- Asa Cline House: This old house is located on WV Route 259. It is a significant part of the area's history.
- Yellow Spring Mill: Built between 1896 and 1898, this mill is also on WV Route 259. Mills like this were once very important for grinding grains and helping local farmers.
