This is a summary of Huntersville events from the sources:

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Huntersville was the only town of any importance in early Pocahontas County.

It was a public place where merchants and tradesmen from the east would meet hunters to barter goods for the products of the hunt.

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William Sharp Sr. was the first permanent settler in Huntersville, but John Bradshaw was the one who did the most to develop the town into a place of importance.

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John Bradshaw suggested that the town be named Smithville, but he insisted on naming it Huntersville as a tribute to the hunters who came to his home to trade, including John Harness of Staunton.

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Clyde Byrd lived in Huntersville.

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A farm operated by Mr. and Mrs. Hively, located between Huntersville and Frost, was recognized for using modern methods in their farm operations.

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Huntersville residents had strong opinions about the best route for mail delivery to the town.

They opposed the proposed route from Ronceverte, arguing that a daily mail delivery from Lewisburg would be more beneficial.

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The town experienced great excitement about a proposed railroad line that would run from Piedmont to Huntersville.

The town was only six miles from the proposed depot. The grading for the railroad was expected to be completed that season, leading residents to believe that Huntersville would become the most important town on the Chesapeake and Ohio line.

The sources provide an interesting glimpse into the history of Huntersville, from its founding as a trading post to its development as an agricultural center. The town's strong connection to hunting and its anticipation of the railroad's arrival highlight its unique character.