Huntersville Jail / Presbyterian Church
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.
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.
Courtesy hmdb.org
