Huntersville, West Virginia Overview
Huntersville, West Virginia includes 0 nearby mines. Huntersville is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Pocahontas County West Virginia in the Alleghany Mountains. As of the 2010 census its population was 73. It is located six miles east of Marlinton and four miles west of Minnehaha Springs. Huntersville received its name because it was a rendezvous for trappers and hunters who came to trade pelts for supplies. It served as the county seat of Pocahontas County until 1891 when the county's residents voted to move the seat to Marlinton.
Quick Facts
- Huntersville, West Virginia has a population of 73 (based on numbers from 2010).
- Located in Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
- Huntersville, West Virginia sits 692 meters (2,270.3 feet) above sea level feet above sea level.
Mines Summary
in Huntersville, West Virginia
- 47 Total
- 30 Occurrences
- 8 Prospects
- 9 Producers
Huntersville, West Virginia Mines
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