Minnehaha Springs, West Virginia

Minnehaha Springs
Unincorporated community
Minnehaha Springs

Location within the state of West Virginia

Coordinates: 38°9′47″N 79°58′51″W / 38.16306°N 79.98083°W / 38.16306; -79.98083Coordinates: 38°9′47″N 79°58′51″W / 38.16306°N 79.98083°W / 38.16306; -79.98083
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Pocahontas
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 24960
GNIS feature ID 1552164[1]

Minnehaha Springs is an unincorporated community located in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, USA. It was named for the fictional Native American "princess," Minnehaha, and the mineral springs on the Lockridge farm. It is the only community with this name in the United States. On the site of what is now Camp Twin Creeks warm mineral springs can still be found. Jussie's Corner Flea Market is always open for business. "Jussie's Place" is a local historical site to the people of Minnehaha springs. Jussies is a family owned and operated business. Their Post Office [2] has been closed.

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