Huntersville Jail
N 38° 11.342 W 080° 00.987
17S E 586131 N 4227246
This historic marker is located in the community of Hunterville, West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM7443
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2009
Views: 15
This historic marker stands on Route 39 in the Community of Huntersville, West Virginia. The text of the marker reads:
HUNTERSVILLE JAIL
"Huntersville 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."
Marker Title: Huntersville Jail
Marker Location: Route 39 at Huntersville Road
County or Independent City: Pocahontas County
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Historic Commission - 1963
Marker Number: Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
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