| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Summers |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| Time zone (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Elevation | 2297 ft |
| Coordinates | 37°39′27″N 80°58′35″W |
| ZIP code | 25969 |
| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1541044[1] |
Jumping Branch is an unincorporated community in Summers County, West Virginia, United States, located west of Hinton. The name Jumping Branch originated as settlers had to cross a stream to enter the area by crossing over a fallen tree before it was bridged.[2] The Lilly Crews cemetery is located there as well. Jumping Branch has a post office with ZIP code 25969.[3]
A portion of the Giles-Fayette and Kanawha Turnpike ran through Jumping Branch. The route is unverifiable.
Notable people
- Armistead Abraham Lilly, lawyer, businessman, and politician, was born in Jumping Branch.[4]
- Jack Whittaker, 2002 Powerball lottery winner, was born in Jumping Branch.[5]
References
- ^
- ^ Miller, James Henry (1908). History of Summers County from the Earliest Settlement to the Present Time. J. H. Miller. pp. 355
- ^ ZIP Code Lookup
- ^ The West Virginia Encyclopedia-Armistead Abraham "Cousin Abe" Lilly
- ^ Zoroya, Gregg (13 February 2004). "One wild ride for jackpot winner". USA Today. Gannett Co. Inc. Retrieved 12 October 2015.