At Minnehaha

 

The Allegheny Sportsmen's Association (ASA) was a private hunting and fishing club located at Minnehaha Springs, West Virginia. It was organized in 1912 by J. A. Viquesnay, the State Warden of West Virginia, and H. M. Lockridge. The ASA acquired 5,000 acres of land in Pocahontas County and stocked it with fish and game. In 1913, the ASA built a four-story clubhouse at Minnehaha Springs. The clubhouse was equipped with modern conveniences and included a kitchen, dining room, pool rooms, and a large club room with four fireplaces.

The ASA was a popular destination for wealthy sportsmen from all over the country. Members of the ASA included many prominent West Virginians, among them Governor Glasscock and former Governor MacCorkle. The ASA also had members from other states, such as Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York.

The ASA offered its members a variety of activities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, and riding. The club also held social events, such as dances and dinners.

The ASA began to decline in the early 1940s, due to the Great Depression and World War II. The clubhouse was closed in 1942 and sold in 1946. The land owned by the ASA was eventually sold to the state of West Virginia and is now part of the Monongahela National Forest.

The ASA played an important role in the development of tourism in West Virginia. The club also helped to promote conservation and wildlife management in the state.